The Great Impersonation
The Homecoming
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The Great Impersonation is a radio adaptation of E. Phillips Oppenheim’s espionage thriller, centered on Sir Everard Dominey, an English aristocrat whose return from Africa coincides with the arrival of a man who may be his exact double. The story turns on identity, deception, and the danger of allowing appearances to be trusted.
In this installment, titled “The Homecoming,” the drama unfolds through spoken scenes and performances, bringing the novel’s intrigue to the radio. Listeners encounter a world of aristocratic households, political suspicion, and concealed motives, where a familiar face can carry unsettling implications.
The experience is a suspenseful period thriller, balancing mystery with the tension of espionage. Its central question—who is truly who—gives the story an atmosphere of uncertainty and makes each revelation part of a larger game of impersonation.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.