# XXVII explained — The Great Impersonation

> Chapter companion for The Great Impersonation by E. Phillips Oppenheim.

## What happens

As war is declared, Dominey meets with Prince Terniloff, who entrusts him with a secret diary detailing his peace efforts. Dominey then informs Rosamund of his intention to return to Norfolk and enlist, while she questions his identity and expresses a desire to see Doctor Harrison.

## Themes in this chapter

### Espionage and National Loyalty

Dominey serves his country despite his German alias, and Terniloff's diary is a tool for future political leverage.

### War and Pacifism

The chapter captures the shock of war's arrival and Terniloff's failed peace efforts.

### Identity and Impersonation

Rosamund's question about Dominey's consistency highlights the theme of dual identity.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Everard Dominey

Receives Terniloff's memoirs and decides to return to Norfolk and join the war effort.

### Prince Terniloff

Distraught by the outbreak of war, he entrusts his diary to Dominey and prepares to leave England.

### Rosamund Dominey

Agrees to go to Norfolk and questions whether Dominey is the same person in town and country.

### Caroline

Mentioned as having commented on Rosamund's social success.

## Key lines

> I am a German and a patriot, although my heart is bitter against those who are bringing this blot upon our country. For that reason, these memoirs must be kept in a safe place until I see a good use for them.

Terniloff explains that despite his patriotism, he opposes the war and wants his diary preserved for future political change.

_Reveals Terniloff's conflicted loyalty and the strategic importance of the memoirs._

> Are you the same person, Everard, when you are in town as when you are in the country?

Rosamund questions whether Dominey's identity is consistent across different settings.

_Highlights the theme of identity and Rosamund's lingering doubts._

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