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The book A Rogue's Life is a heart-warming mystery and detective fiction. Frank Softly, the protagonist of the story, narrates the account of his unique and daring life. The son of a well-respected merchant, Frank, decides to adopt a more roguish lifestyle after becoming disillusioned with society as a whole. As Frank moves through the social strata, his story leads readers through a number of interactions, adventures, and mishaps. He interacts with a wide range of people, including actors, nobles, and criminals. A recurrent subject in the book is disguise and deception, as Frank takes on many personas to get around the social mores. The somewhat sarcastic narrative style of A Rogue's Life offers a commentary on social traditions and the difficulties faced by those who attempt to defy them. Frank's account of his events is filled with wit, humour, and societal criticism.

A Rogue's Life

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    A Paperback / softback by Wilkie Collins

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      Publisher Double 9 Books
      Published 1 January 2024
      ISBN-13 9789361152689
      978-9361152689
      ISBN-10 9361152688
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      Books by Wilkie Collins

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      Book Synopsis
      The book A Rogue's Life is a heart-warming mystery and detective fiction. Frank Softly, the protagonist of the story, narrates the account of his unique and daring life. The son of a well-respected merchant, Frank, decides to adopt a more roguish lifestyle after becoming disillusioned with society as a whole. As Frank moves through the social strata, his story leads readers through a number of interactions, adventures, and mishaps. He interacts with a wide range of people, including actors, nobles, and criminals. A recurrent subject in the book is disguise and deception, as Frank takes on many personas to get around the social mores. The somewhat sarcastic narrative style of A Rogue's Life offers a commentary on social traditions and the difficulties faced by those who attempt to defy them. Frank's account of his events is filled with wit, humour, and societal criticism.

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