About this book

Kitty Fane marries a physician and has to leave for China because of his work. There, she meets Charlie Townsend, a charming man who might just ruin her. She’s attracted to him, but just like her, he’s married to another. Perhaps some mistakes not only lead to painful consequences but also important life-lessons… This powerful novel is about love, pride, and personal growth. With elegant prose and emotional depth, W. Somerset Maugham explores how suffering can reveal who we truly are.