The Man Who Lost Himself(Paperback, H. De Vere Stacpoole)
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During his voyage to England, Dominey meets a man named Leopold von Ragastein, who is a dead ringer for him in appearance. Von Ragastein is a German aristocrat and a spy. The two men plot to swap identities temporarily, with Dominey assuming von Ragastein's identity and taking on his role as a spy for the German government. However, things take a turn when Dominey suffers a head injury and loses his memory, fully believing himself to be von Ragastein.As Dominey continues to live as von Ragastein, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of political intrigue and personal drama, struggling to come to terms with his true identity and the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of identity, deception, redemption, and the impact of war and espionage on individual lives."The Man Who Lost Himself" is considered one of Stacpoole's lesser-known works but is praised for its gripping plot, intricate character development, and thought-provoking exploration of identity and morality.