The hoaxer, thoughout history, gained a special place in the hearts of many: the daring, intriguing, devil-may-care attitude of these mischief-makers - the sheer cheek of many of the characters outlined in this fascinating book - have led them to an almost heroic standing in the eyes of the public the world over. From fraudulent fairies to spurious sultans, the wonderful - sometimes barely credible - stories which are included in 'Hoaxers and their Victims' make fascinating and intriguing reading.