The Confidence-Man

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Set on a steamboat journey to New Orleans, the narrative unfolds as a mysterious drifter joins the passengers of the Fidèle. As they navigate the Mississippi River, the atmosphere shifts from camaraderie to suspicion, revealing the fragility of trust among the diverse characters. Through storytelling and interaction, Melville explores themes of deception and the nature of confidence in human relationships, making this his final and thought-provoking work.