The Magician

The Magician

1908 • 244 pages

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Stunningly rejacketed as part of a major reinvention of this neglected 20th century masterSet in the bohemian cafe society of Paris at the turn of the nineteenth century, Maugham's exploration of hypnotism and the occult was inspired by the sinister black magician Aleister Crowley. At the start of this compulsive gothic horror story, Arthur and his beautiful, innocent fiancee Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...

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Just wasn't that interested in what was going on. May try again in the future.

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Very odd but enthralling, I think this would make a great film. Arthur and his fiance are pursued by the grotesque occultist Oliver Haddon who vows revenge on them after Arthur hits him. It's a short read but with some great characters.

August 2, 2016