About the book
Filled with adventure, passion, and intrigue, The Narrow Corner is a classic tale of the sea by one of the twentieth-century's finest writers. Island hoping across the South Pacific, the esteemed Dr. Saunders is offered passage by Captain Nichols and his companion Fred Blake, two men who appear unsavory, yet any means of transportation is hard to resist. The trip turns turbulent, however, when a vicious storm forces them to seek shelter on the remote island of Kanda. There these three men fall under the spell of the sultry and stunningly beautiful Louise, and their story spirals into a wicked tale of love, murder, jealousy, and suicide.
Editions of The Narrow Corner
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307473202
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099286882
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307816160
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736602181
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415922644
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Filled with adventure, passion, and intrigue, The Narrow Corner is a classic tale of the sea by one of the twentieth-century's finest writers. Island hoping across the South Pacific, the esteemed Dr. Saunders is offered passage by Captain Nichols and his companion Fred Blake, two men who appear unsavory, yet any means of transportation is hard to resist. The trip turns turbulent, however, when a vicious storm forces them to seek shelter on the remote island of Kanda. There these three men fall under the spell of the sultry and stunningly beautiful Louise, and their story spirals into a wicked tale of love, murder, jealousy, and suicide.
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Filled with adventure, passion, and intrigue, The Narrow Corner is a classic tale of the sea by one of the twentieth-century's finest writers. Island hoping across the South Pacific, the esteemed Dr. Saunders is offered passage by Captain Nichols and his companion Fred Blake, two men who appear unsavory, yet any means of transportation is hard to resist. The trip turns turbulent, however, when a vicious storm forces them to seek shelter on the remote island of Kanda. There these three men fall under the spell of the sultry and stunningly beautiful Louise, and their story spirals into a wicked tale of love, murder, jealousy, and suicide.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Narrow Corner?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Narrow Corner?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307473202
Is The Narrow Corner part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Narrow Corner?
W. Somerset Maugham
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Narrow Corner is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307473202) and paperback(ISBN 9780099286882) and ebook(ISBN 9780307816160) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736602181) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415922644)
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