The Story of a Cheat

A charming scoundrel narrates his life story, where wit substitutes for action. As a boy, he alone survives a family tragedy by being denied supper of poisonous mushrooms for stealing—forging his belief that dishonesty pays. Years of dabbling in crime and whimsical adventures intertwine with two recurring women: a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. A fateful reunion with the mysterious Charbonnier, who saved his life in the Great War, propels him into the most surprising phase of his unconventional career.