Victorian Scandal as a Mirror for Modern Demons
In „The Fraud,” Zadie Smith ventures into new territory with her first historical novel, meticulously reconstructing one of the most sensational and tumultuous court cases in British history.
While set in Victorian England, the novel uses that turbulent era as a powerful mirror reflecting our own contemporary anxieties and social demons – exploring themes of truth, identity, class, and narrative manipulation that resonate deeply today.