The Painted Veil

Somerset Maughm William Somerset Maugham

Length: 7 hrs 3 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Goffin Media

In The Painted Veil, Kitty Garstin, a young woman engaged in high society, marries Walter Fane to spite her sister’s potential marriage. Soon after their wedding, they travel to China for Walter's work as a bacteriologist, where Kitty's infidelity is revealed, leading to an ultimatum: accompany him to a cholera-stricken area or face public humiliation. This journey forces Kitty into a profound self-discovery, ultimately offering her a chance at redemption for her unborn child.

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