Description
In the opulent yet restrictive society of 1920s England and Hong Kong, the beautiful Kitty Fane finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage. When her husband uncovers her affair, he retaliates by forcing her to join him in the remote Chinese interior, amidst a deadly cholera outbreak. Stripped of her privileged life and social standing, Kitty is confronted with the harsh realities of her choices and the devastating consequences of her superficial existence. As she navigates this desolate landscape and witnesses profound suffering, she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, grappling with her conscience and the possibility of true love and redemption.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage International
Published Jan 1, 2004
246 pages
ISBN: 9780307277770
paperback
VINTAGE (RAND)
Published Apr 5, 2001
212 pages
ISBN: 9780099286875
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Details
First Published
1925
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham.