The House of Doors

The House of Doors, a mesmerizing novel penned by the talented Tan Twan Eng, is a literary masterpiece that you won't be able to put down. Published recently in 2023 by Canongate Books Ltd., this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The genre of the book is a secret, allowing readers to dive in and discover it for themselves. The author's masterful storytelling and the intriguing title promise a thrilling journey through the pages. Tan Twan Eng's unique writing style and captivating plot make this book a standout. Don't miss out on this fantastic read from Canongate Books Ltd. Grab your copy today and step into the world of The House of Doors.

It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well-to-do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert's, comes to stay.Willie Somerset Maugham is one of the greatest writers of his day. But he is beleaguered by an unhappy marriage, ill-health and business interests that have gone badly awry. He is also struggling to write. The more Lesley's friendship with Willie grows, the more clearly she see him as he is - a man who has no choice but to mask his true self.As Willie prepares to leave and face his demons, Lesley confides secrets of her own, revealing her connection to the case of an Englishwoman charged with murder in the Kuala Lumpur courts - a tragedy drawn from fact, and worthy of fiction.From Man Booker Prize-shortlisted Tan Twan Eng, The House of Doors is a masterful novel of public morality and private truth a century ago. Based on real events it is a drama of love and betrayal under the shadow of Empire.