The Magician
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Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century master
Set in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowley. At the start of this compulsive gothic horror story, Arthur and his beautiful, innocent fiancee Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...
Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Format: Paperback, 256 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 184 g
Published: 2000, Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: General & Literary Fiction
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Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century master
Set in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowley. At the start of this compulsive gothic horror story, Arthur and his beautiful, innocent fiancee Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...
The Magician