{"product_id":"the-painted-veil-royal-collectors-edition-case-laminate-hardcover-with-jacket-hardcover-1","title":"The Painted Veil (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eW. Somerset Maugham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Painted Veil\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the life and moral evolution of Kitty Garstin, a shallow and privileged woman who marries the introverted bacteriologist Walter Fane.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Kitty's affair with the charming Charlie Townsend is uncovered, Walter gives her an ultimatum: face a public divorce or accompany him to a remote Chinese village plagued by cholera. The choice leads Kitty on a transformative journey as she confronts her own failings and seeks redemption. Set against a backdrop of colonial tensions and personal turmoil, the novel explores themes of betrayal, the complexities of love, and the possibilities of forgiveness and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Painted Veil\u003c\/em\u003e, which intricately weaves personal transformation against a backdrop of colonial ethics and medical challenges, reflects Maugham's background in medicine and his acute observations of human behavior. The book offers a critique of colonial life and moral dilemmas, marking it as a significant piece in the study of early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-century British literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486318739677,"sku":"9781778785481","price":62.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/luOnDCSmh89781778785481_b00e1c2f-9ebe-45b1-8fd6-0a1409414087.webp?v=1771857386","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-painted-veil-royal-collectors-edition-case-laminate-hardcover-with-jacket-hardcover-1","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}