Explorer

Explorer

by W. Somerset Maugham

Explorer tells the story of Lucy Allerton and Alec MacKenzie, whose romantic entanglement is complicated by their deep-seated sense of morality and family obligations. The novel explores the tension between personal desires and the social norms that define their lives, highlighting the difficult choices individuals face when their own happiness conflicts with their perceived duties.

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William Somerset Maughamwas an English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest-paid author during the 1930s.  Dur...

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