In 'The Fraud,' Zadie Smith takes on historical fiction and the Tichborne case

In the 19th century, a butcher living in Australia claimed to be the long-lost heir of a British fortune. The Tichborne trial, which sparked much controversy and even more attention in Victorian England, is at the center of Zadie Smith's new novel, The Fraud. In today's episode, the author tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly how she became captivated by the outrageous lies the man told in court, and how the way his believers still dug their heels and supported him echoes the state of politics in the 21st century.
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This interview helped me understand the why of it all. Now I can start from the beginning again, thanks! I love Zadie Smith and I think I have all of her published works.

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I enjoyed this book, I met the Author at Olsens book store on her tour for White Teeth over 20 years ago, and I have read many of her Novels, and I admire and love Zadie Smith.