The Romance of Fraud is a novel written by Tighe Hopkins and published in 1914. The story revolves around the character of John Dene, a wealthy businessman who is convinced that the British Navy is in dire need of reform. Dene sets out to convince the government of his ideas, but his unconventional methods lead him into conflict with the establishment.As Dene becomes more embroiled in his campaign, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and intrigue. He becomes involved with a group of fraudsters who are attempting to swindle the government out of millions of pounds. Dene's romantic interest in one of the fraudsters complicates matters further, as he struggles to reconcile his feelings with his sense of duty.The novel is a thrilling tale of love, deception, and political intrigue. It explores themes of corruption and the abuse of power, as well as the struggle of the individual against the establishment. The Romance of Fraud is a classic work of early 20th-century fiction that remains relevant today.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.