Toppleton's Client (Classic Reprint): Or a Spirit in Exile: Or a Spirit in Exile (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A sharp, sparkling comedy of manners and mischief where a man’s body is shared with a cunning fiend, and schemes run wild from New York to London.

In this witty tale, a once‑powerful firm keeps its name even after its leader dies, only to welcome a new, very unlikely partner. A carefree heir named Hopkins Toppleton becomes central to a high‑stakes joke that blends ambition, vanity, and the comic consequences of a life lived between two selves. The clash of a mortal sensibility with a wily supernatural influence drives a romp full of social satire, faux grand events, and unexpected turns.

As the two lives collide, the narrative travels from bustling offices on Broadway to fashionable rooms in London, where money, leisure, and a dash of danger mingle with wit and charm. The tale unfolds through a lively voice that revels in irony, offering humor without sacrificing heart or sense of wonder.

• Follow a contest of wits between a man and the spirit that haunts him.


• Watch social pretenses, clever banter, and surprising reversals play out in two cities.


• Enjoy light, imaginative humor anchored by a brisk, accessible storytelling style.


• Discover a sly, character‑driven fantasy about ambition, identity, and fate.

Ideal for readers who love theater of manners, comic fantasy, and a clever take on office politics and personal reinvention.

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