This novelization of the classic play by W. Somerset Maugham provides a fresh perspective on the story of a young man who travels to Malaya to seek his fortune. The author brings the characters and landscapes of 1920s Malaya to vivid life, showing the exotic allure of the region as well as the harsh realities of life in the colonial era. With its strong focus on character and its evocative setting, this book is a must-read for fans of Maugham and...