The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom
T. Smollett
Meet the man who turned deception into an art form—and society into his personal playground.
Born in a wagon during a chaotic military campaign and raised amidst the spoils of war, Ferdinand Count Fathom is destined for an extraordinary, albeit...
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Meet the man who turned deception into an art form—and society into his personal playground. Born in a wagon during a chaotic military campaign and raised amidst the spoils of war, Ferdinand Count Fathom is destined for an extraordinary, albeit wicked, life. Beneath his handsome exterior and courtly manners lies the heart of a consummate trickster. Taken in by a benevolent aristocratic family, Fathom secretly studies the vulnerabilities of his benefactors, using charm, seduction, and flawless manipulation to climb the ranks of 18th-century European high society. But as he dances from one audacious scam to the next, weaving a dangerous web of betrayed lovers and cheated nobles, the thrilling tension mounts. Will his own hubris be his ultimate undoing, or will he con his way to the top? Why you will love this: This is the pinnacle of Picaresque Fiction, offering listeners a deliciously wicked antihero, razor-sharp social satire, and high-stakes adventure. If you crave stories of rogue protagonists, cunning thieves, scandalous aristocratic drama, and historical romance tropes turned completely on their head, this masterpiece delivers an unforgettable, cinematic experience filled with dark humor and breathless suspense. About the Author: T. Smollett (Tobias Smollett) was a legendary 18th-century Scottish novelist whose biting wit and vivid characterizations profoundly shaped the English novel. His satirical, energetic prose paved the way for literary giants like Charles Dickens, cementing his legacy as a master of the picaresque genre. Duration - 16h 45m. Author - T. Smollett. Narrator - Emily Addison Bernard. Published Date - Thursday, 29 January 2026. Copyright - © 1753 T. Smollett ©.
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English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
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Chapter 55
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Chapter 56
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Chapter 57
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Chapter 58
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Chapter 59
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Chapter 60
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Chapter 61
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Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 64
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Chapter 65
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Chapter 66
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Chapter 67
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Ending Credits
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