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The Magician

Written by: W Somerset Maugham
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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Set in the bohemian café 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 fiancée Margaret look forward to an idyllic life together, until they encounter the mesmerising and repulsive Oliver Haddo...
©2012 W Somerset Maugham (P)2012 Audible Ltd
Literary Fiction
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Such a good story, beautifully written. Awesome narrator too, really added to the enchanting quality of the audiobook.

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