{"product_id":"2026200000978-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-three","title":"The Complete Short Stories: Volume Three","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: W. Somerset Maugham\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: William Heinemann Ltd., 1955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Previous owner details to FEP, tears and rubbing to DJ, tanned edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third volume of The Complete Short Stories presents a captivating array of narratives from the masterful W. Somerset Maugham, showcasing his unparalleled ability to dissect human foibles and societal intricacies. This collection chronicles a diverse cast of characters grappling with love, betrayal, and ambition across various global settings, from the bustling streets of London to the sun-drenched landscapes of the British Empire. Maugham's prose, sharp and incisive, illustrates the complexities of moral choice and the often-unseen motivations driving human behavior. Each story offers a window into the human condition, rendered with a wit and sophistication that remains timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48195995140315,"sku":"2026200000978-SECONDHAND","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/04f6685f-f7ed-4ea8-9795-98f265c7ec36.png?v=1769564361","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200000978-secondhand-the-complete-short-stories-volume-three","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}