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The House of Doors

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From the bestselling author of The Garden of Evening Mists, a spellbinding novel about love and betrayal, colonialism and revolution, storytelling and redemption.

The year is 1921. Lesley Hamlyn and her husband, Robert, a lawyer and war veteran, are living at Cassowary House on the Straits Settlement of Penang. When “Willie” Somerset Maugham, a famed writer and old friend of Robert's, arrives for an extended visit with his secretary Gerald, the pair threatens a rift that could alter more lives than one.

Maugham, one of the great novelists of his day, is beleaguered: Having long hidden his homosexuality, his unhappy and expensive marriage of convenience becomes unbearable after he loses his savings-and the freedom to travel with Gerald. His career deflating, his health failing, Maugham arrives at Cassowary House in desperate need of a subject for his next book. Lesley, too, is enduring a marriage more duplicitous than it first appears. Maugham suspects an affair, and, learning of Lesley's past connection to the Chinese revolutionary, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, decides to probe deeper. But as their friendship grows and Lesley confides in him about life in the Straits, Maugham discovers a far more surprising tale than he imagined, one that involves not only war and scandal but the trial of an Englishwoman charged with murder. It is, to Maugham, a story worthy of fiction.

A mesmerizingly beautiful novel based on real events, The House of Doors traces the fault lines of race, gender, sexuality, and power under empire, and dives deep into the complicated nature of love and friendship in its shadow.

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Discover the captivating world of love, betrayal, and redemption in "The House of Doors" - the spellbinding novel that has taken the literary scene by storm. From the internationally acclaimed author of "The Garden of Evening Mists", this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a gripping and thought-provoking story.

Set in the year 1921, follow the lives of Lesley Hamlyn and her husband, Robert, as they navigate the complexities of colonialism and revolution in the Straits Settlement of Penang. When the legendary writer "Willie" Somerset Maugham, accompanied by his enigmatic secretary Gerald, enters their lives, a web of secrets and desires threatens to unravel everything they hold dear.

Experience the turmoil Maugham faces as he grapples with his hidden homosexuality and the loss of his savings. As he seeks solace and inspiration, he uncovers shocking revelations about Lesley's past connection to the Chinese revolutionary Dr. Sun Yat Sen. With each page turn, the boundaries of friendship and loyalty blur, weaving a tale of love and scandal that will leave you breathless.

Based on real events, "The House of Doors" delves into the dark undercurrents of race, gender, sexuality, and power during the era of empire. Bask in the breathtaking prose that brings this mesmerizing story to life, and discover a narrative that will keep you enthralled until the very last word.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, atmospheric storytelling, and complex characters, then "The House of Doors" is the perfect addition to your reading list. Get your hands on this extraordinary novel today and immerse yourself in a world of secrets and redemption. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience a masterful tale that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

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