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Set against the backdrop of a cholera-stricken town in China, the story follows Kitty Garstin, who marries Walter Fane out of convenience rather than love. Feeling isolated and unfulfilled, she embarks on a two-year affair, which leads to a pivotal turning point when Walter chooses to take her on a journey instead of seeking a divorce. Through her experiences in this dangerous environment, Kitty confronts profound truths about herself, love, and the complexities of life, ultimately transforming her perspective.
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The Painted Veil, William Somerset Maugham
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Painted Veil
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Somerset Maugham
- Publisher
- Portmay Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9798986033754
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Love, Classics, 20th century, England, Society, 19th century, Great Britain, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Asia, China, Marriage, London, Scandals and Affairs, Infidelity, Hong Kong, Cholera
- First published
- 1925
- Original title
- The Painted Veil
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a cholera-stricken town in China, the story follows Kitty Garstin, who marries Walter Fane out of convenience rather than love. Feeling isolated and unfulfilled, she embarks on a two-year affair, which leads to a pivotal turning point when Walter chooses to take her on a journey instead of seeking a divorce. Through her experiences in this dangerous environment, Kitty confronts profound truths about herself, love, and the complexities of life, ultimately transforming her perspective.