The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat is a novel written by Hall Caine, first published in 1891. The story revolves around a man named Conrad Warrener, who is a successful businessman living in London. One day, he meets his doppelganger, a man named John Eglinton, who is a poor artist living in Paris. The two men switch places, and Conrad finds himself living John's life in poverty while John takes on Conrad's identity and wealth.As the story unfolds, Conrad struggles to adapt to his new life, while John revels in the luxury and wealth of Conrad's former life. However, both men soon realize that their new lives come with their own set of problems and challenges. Conrad must navigate the complexities of John's relationships and the poverty that he has never experienced before, while John must deal with the consequences of Conrad's past mistakes.The Scapegoat is a gripping tale of identity, class, and morality. It explores the themes of power, wealth, and the human desire for something more. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes.It was a strange procession which then passed out of the patio. Four of the prisoners carried the coffin on their shoulders, walking in pairs according to their fetters. They were gaunt and bony creatures. Hunger had wasted their sallow cheeks, and the air of noisome dungeons had sunken their rheumy eyes. Their clothes were soiled rags, and over them, and concealing them down to their waists and yet lower, hung the deep, rich, velvet pall.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.