Maugham s enchanting tale of secrets and fatal attraction <strong>The Magician</strong> is oneof Somerset Maugham s most complex and perceptive novels. Running ... » 

Maugham s enchanting tale of secrets and fatal attraction The Magician is oneof Somerset Maugham s most complex and perceptive novels. Running through it isthe theme of evil deftly woven into a story as memorable for its action as forits astonishingly vivid characters. In fin de si cle Paris Arthur and Margaretare engaged to be married. Everyone approves and everyone seems to be enjoyingthemselves until the sinister and repulsive Oliver Haddo appears. «