"Henry Fauntleroy (1785-1824) was the last man hanged in England for forgery. A middle-aged merchant, Mr Trowbridge, tells the other side of the story. The forger not only helped him as a young man start in business but also protected his interests when the bank that Fauntleroy ruined was forced to close."—<a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="http://www.wilkie-collins.info/books_queen_hearts.htm">Wilkie Collins Information Pages</a>
Originally published in Household Words, 13 November 1858, as 'A Paradoxical Experience'.
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 |
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Tales of Suspense | The Folio Society | Collection | |
| 1972 |
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Tales of Terror and the Supernatural | Dover Publications | Collection | 156 |
| June 1972 | Tales of Terror and the Supernatural | Peter Smith Publisher | Collection | |5 |