The Painted Veil

A Novel about the Human Capacity to Grow, to Change, and to Forgive

Autoren

• William Somerset Maugham

Parameter

Seitenzahl

164 Seiten

Lesezeit

6 Stunden

• Belletristik
• China
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker
• Romantik

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Set against the backdrop of 1920s England and Hong Kong, the narrative follows Kitty Fane, a beautiful woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage. As she navigates her feelings of loneliness and desire, Kitty's journey unfolds amidst themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The contrasting settings highlight her internal struggles and the societal expectations of the time, ultimately leading her to confront her own identity and the true nature of love.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback