The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom
The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom is a novel by Tobias Smollett, first published in 1753. The story follows the life of Ferdinand Fathom, a charming yet unscrupulous anti-hero who uses deception, manipulation, and fraud to climb the social ladder. As a classic picaresque novel, it presents a satirical portrayal of 18th-century European society, exploring…