The Octave Of Claudius

This darkly comic novel tells the story of a foppish young Englishman named Claudius who finds himself embroiled in a bizarre and dangerous plot involving murder, blackmail, and mistaken identity. Barry Pain’s clever and satirical prose, combined with an intricate and suspenseful plot, make this book a delight to read and a memorable contribution to the canon of English literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.