The Hypocrite is a novel written by Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull and first published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Chilcote, who is a member of the British Parliament. Chilcote is a man with a secret; he leads a double life, pretending to be two different people to keep his true identity hidden. He is a hypocrite, living a life of lies and deceit.The story takes place in London, where Chilcote's double life is threatened when he falls in love with a woman named Claire. She is a woman of high morals and values, and Chilcote is afraid that his secret will be exposed if he pursues a relationship with her. However, he cannot resist her and is torn between his love for her and his fear of being exposed.As the story progresses, Chilcote's secret is slowly revealed, and he must face the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of living a life of deceit. It is a gripping tale of a man's struggle to come to terms with his true identity and the choices he must make to live an honest life.Overall, The Hypocrite is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of leading a double life. It is a timeless classic that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.