Vintage Catalina A Romance by W. Somerset Maugham 1st edition 1948 hardcover

Description: Vintage Catalina: A Romance by W. Somerset Maugham 1st edition 1948 hardcover A gift idea for romantics or collectors of 1st edition romance novels. From goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/99662.CatalinaCrippled sixteen-year-old Catalina is the one person unable to join in the festivities of the Feast of the Assumption. But then she has a vision of the Virgin, and is miraculously cured. In the dark days of the Spanish Inquisition, such a claim to blessedness has serious consequences, especially when Catalina seems more inclined to obey her heart than the demands of the Church. The last of Maugham's novels, Catalina is a romantic celebration of Spain and a delightfully mischievous satire on absolutism. About the author: William Somerset Maugham was born in Paris in 1874. He spoke French even before he spoke a word of English, a fact to which some critics attribute the purity of his style. His parents died early and, after an unhappy boyhood, which he recorded poignantly in Of Human Bondage, Maugham became a qualified physician. But writing was his true vocation. For ten years before his first success, he almost literally starved while pouring out novels and plays. Maugham wrote at a time when experimental modernist literature such as that of William Faulkner, Thomas Mann, James Joyce and Virginia Woolf was gaining increasing popularity and winning critical acclaim. In this context, his plain prose style was criticized as 'such a tissue of clichés' that one's wonder is finally aroused at the writer's ability to assemble so many and at his unfailing inability to put anything in an individual way. During World War I, Maugham worked for the British Secret Service . He travelled all over the world, and made many visits to America. After World War II, Maugham made his home in south of France and continued to move between England and Nice till his death in 1965.Thanks for visiting Well Done Vintage, featuring a wide range of vintage goods and rare collectible merchandise. TLDR:- 1 biz day shipping- Can combine shipments- Look closely at description & photos- 14 day returns Shipping:We pride ourselves on offering fast shipping and accept returns, so you can shop with confidence knowing that you're getting the best possible experience. We understand that getting items quickly & safely is a top priority for collectors. That's why we offer shipping on the next business day & pack with great care, using bags, bubble wrap & boxes whenever possible. Bundled shipping:If you purchase more than 1 item, we can combine them into a single shipment to save on your shipping costs. In the cart you can request a new total or message us to ask for a combined invoice. Returns:Vintage items are often unique and not easily replaced. Nor are they 100% perfect. Please read our description & look closely at the photos & video if provided. We try to represent the item as accurately as possible. We also know that buying vintage or rare merchandise online can be a bit daunting, which is why we accept returns. You can contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to start the return process as long as the original product is returned to us in original packaging, undamaged and packed securely. Questions:Please feel free to see our reviews if you have any concerns or reach out to ask any questions, happy to help. Thanks for your interest & happy hunting!

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