After the famous writer Edward Driffield died, his second wife asked someone to write his biography. The narrator "I" of the novel, the young writer Ashenton, was invited by the biographer Roy to go to Driffield's country mansion to recall the story of his interaction with the writer. However, in the depths of my memory, what shines brighter than the writer is his ex-wife Rosie, a charming woman who was frank, passionate and innocent like a child, not bound by etiquette.
In the eyes of the town, Driffield was an unacceptable lothario, but I could not resist Rosie's charm and became close friends with the couple. When I came back from school, I unexpectedly learned that the Driffield family had committed fraud and fled without a trace. Years later, I unexpectedly reunited with them in London, Driffield was beginning to become famous in the literary world, and I had an unforgettable romance with Rosie. I learned about the emotional trauma they had suffered, and also learned about the unknown past behind Driffield's famous work.
Reader comments
This book is very interesting! The author portrays the characters so realistically. I particularly hate Driffield. He is just a selfish libertine. In comparison, Rosie is much more charming. She is not bound by etiquette, passionate and innocent. I really like this book and recommend you read it too!
She is the most charming woman created by Maugham. Even if most people disagree with her moral values, you have to admit that she is quite charming.
This book is very interesting! The author portrays the characters so realistically. I particularly hate Driffield. He is just a selfish libertine. In comparison, Rosie is much more charming. She is not bound by etiquette, passionate and innocent. I really like this book and recommend you read it too!
She is the most charming woman created by Maugham. Even if most people disagree with her moral values, you have to admit that she is quite charming.
It sounds so good and looks so good