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"There is something bracing about the sincerity of [Maugham's] style . . . a style that serves his general purpose of stripping life to the bone with a thin, sharp knife that lays open to view the normal flesh and the healthy flow of blood as well as the cancerous sore beneath."... Read Full Overview

Set in the final years of the 19th century, Mrs Craddock is about a young and attractive woman of independent means who marries beneath her. As he had written about a subject that was considered daring at the time, Maugham had some difficulty finding a publisher. Completed in... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock," William Somerset Maugham crafts a keenly observed tale of emotional isolation and societal constraints, characteristically presented through his incisive prose and subtle irony. Set in Edwardian England, the novel delves into the life of the titular character,... Read Full Overview

DEAR MISS LEY,-You will not consider it unflattering if I ask myself when exactly it was that I had the good fortune to make your acquaintance; for, though I am well aware the date is not far distant, I seem to have known you all my life. Was it really during the summer before... Read Full Overview

A young woman, carried away by passion, sees a chance to escape a dull life and to experience true love. But she discovers that little in her marriage to the dutiful and sensible Edward meets her expectations. And as passion dies, she finds herself trapped in a loveless, oppressive... Read Full Overview

Set in the final years of the 19th century, Mrs Craddock is about a young and attractive woman of independent means who marries beneath her. As he had written about a subject that was considered daring at the time, Maugham had some difficulty finding a publisher. Completed... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock (1902) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and marriage across social classes, Mrs. Craddock was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Due to... Read Full Overview

"The most difficult thing for a wise woman to do is to pretend to be a foolish one."

-Miss Ley, Mrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset Maugham

Mrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset Maugham is the story of Bertha Ley, who marries handsome, older Edward Craddock;... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock: A Dramatic Love Story," W. Somerset Maugham weaves a poignant narrative that captures the complexities of love, desire, and societal norms in early 20th-century England. The novel, characterized by Maugham's incisive prose and deep psychological insights, explores... Read Full Overview

In "Mrs. Craddock," William Somerset Maugham crafts a poignant romantic drama that delves into the complexities of love, desire, and social conventions in early 20th-century England. The novel centers around the titular character, whose tumultuous relationship with her husband... Read Full Overview

W. Somerset Maugham's "Mrs. Craddock" offers a compelling character study set against the backdrop of Victorian era social class and domestic life. This classic of literary fiction explores the complexities of marriage through the intimate lens of one woman's experience. Delving... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley. Bertha is from a wealthy family and has always had everything she wanted, but she is unhappy with... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of Bertha Ley, a young woman from a wealthy family who marries a farmer named Edward Craddock. Bertha is initially infatuated... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley. Bertha is a beautiful and wealthy young woman who lives in Kent, England. She is married... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock is a novel written by William Somerset Maugham and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century in rural England and follows the life of a young woman named Bertha Ley who marries an older man, Edward Craddock, for financial security. However, Bertha... Read Full Overview

Set in the final years of the 19th century, Mrs Craddock is about a young and attractive woman of independent means who marries beneath her. As he had written about a subject that was considered daring at the time, Maugham had some difficulty finding a publisher. Completed... Read Full Overview

Mrs. Craddock (1902) is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. Controversial for its portrayal of infidelity and marriage across social classes, Mrs. Craddock was instrumental in establishing Maugham's reputation as a leading author of the late Victorian era. Due to... Read Full Overview