Maugham teases out buried secrets that are as mesmerising as the heat and as menacing as the surrounding jungle" Observer. From the love affair between a missionary and a drunkard to the mystery surrounding a death at sea, this collection gives a warm and humorous insight into life in the colonies and stands as a superbly entertaining and compelling testament to Maugham's skill and power as a short-story writer. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге More Far Eastern Tales (W. Somerset Maugham)