Maugham, W. Somerset

The Painted Veil (Vintage Deco)

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ISBN 13:: 9781784878047
author:: Maugham, W. Somerset
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Painted Veil is a powerful and poignant novel about a woman's journey towards spiritual awakening. Kitty Fane, a beautiful but troubled wife, finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage, and turns to a charismatic stranger for comfort. But when her deception is exposed, she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and embark on a perilous journey to a remote and unforgiving land.

Set against the backdrop of a cholera epidemic, this story of love, loss, and redemption is a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. With its vivid prose and complex characters, The Painted Veil is a deeply unsettling and ultimately transformative reading experience.

First published to a storm of protest, this novel has become a timeless and haunting portrayal of a woman's struggle to find her place in the world.

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