Karmesin: The World's Greatest Criminal -- Or Most Outrageous Liar

The title says it all. This collection of 17 short stories are told by an elderly gentleman to Kersh,who finds it impossible to decide if they are true or outrageous lies.
No murders,which is a nice change,but plenty of robberies and con-tricks are to be had. The character of Karmesin is larger than life and a complete original and the stories,although a little similar to each other are well worth reading.
What I really like about the publishers,'Crippen & Landru', is the high standard that they set themselves in their titles. They are nicely produced with good introductions and in most cases a useful Bibliography. This volume is no exception.