Publisher's Synopsis
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is an enthralling and darkly humorous picaresque novel that chronicles the exploits of one of literature's most infamous rogues. Ferdinand, a charming but unscrupulous anti-hero, embarks on a life of crime, using deceit, seduction, and manipulation to achieve his goals, From cxonning the gullible to outwitting those in power, Ferdinand's adventures take him across Europe, leaving chaos in his wake. Yet, beneath the surface of his scheming exterior, Smollett reveals deeper insights into the human condition and society's moral contradictions.
