THE MOON AND SIXPENCE

CAKES AND ALE

'Cakes and Ale' is both a wickedly satirical novel about contemporary literary poseurs, and a skilfully crafted study of freedom. As he traces the fortunes of Edward Driffield and his wife Rosie, one of the most delightful heroines of twentieth-century literature, Maugham's sardonic wit and lyrical warmth expertly combine in this accomplished and unforgettable novel.

COLLECTED SHORT STORIES: VOLUME 1

This classic collection of stories moves from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. It includes the famous story 'Rain' and 'The Three Fat Women of Antibes,' an extravagantly sardonic tale of abstention and greed, as well as a host of other brilliant tales.