Set in Malaya, this collection of short stories brilliantly captures the essence of colonial life. Maugham paints a keen picture of the expatriate planter, missionary, and colonial officer - and their womenfolk - as they pass their days in this remote corner of the empire.
- ISBN10 0434456195
- ISBN13 9780434456192
- Publish Date December 1953
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 December 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Cornerstone
- Imprint William Heinemann Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 335
- Language English