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The Painted Veil

by W. Somerset Maugham
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The Painted Veil
The Painted Veil

Spiritual awakening amidst love and cholera.

"The Painted Veil" is perfect for those who enjoy a rich exploration of the human condition set against an exotic backdrop. As Kitty journeys with her husband to the midst of a cholera outbreak, her forced confrontation with life's harsh realities leads to profound character growth and insight. Maugham's prose will entice you with its elegance while it lays bare the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story's setting and Kitty's transformation offer a blend of adventure and introspection that could make you ponder long after the final page.

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The Painted Veil

by W. Somerset Maugham
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ISBN: 9780099286875
Authors: W. Somerset Maugham
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2009-12-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.97
(rated by 50296 readers)

Description

Kitty Fane is the beautiful but shallow wife of Walter, a bacteriologist stationed in Hong Kong. Unsatisfied by her marriage, she starts an affair with charming, attractive and exciting Charles Townsend. But when Walter discovers her deception, he exacts a strange and terrible vengeance: Kitty must accompany him to his new posting in remote mainland China, where a cholera epidemic rages. First published to a storm of protest, The Painted Veil is a classic story of a woman's spiritual awakening.
 

Spiritual awakening amidst love and cholera.

"The Painted Veil" is perfect for those who enjoy a rich exploration of the human condition set against an exotic backdrop. As Kitty journeys with her husband to the midst of a cholera outbreak, her forced confrontation with life's harsh realities leads to profound character growth and insight. Maugham's prose will entice you with its elegance while it lays bare the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption. The story's setting and Kitty's transformation offer a blend of adventure and introspection that could make you ponder long after the final page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.