The MagicianW. Somerset Maugham
The Magician
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Original author: W. Somerset Maugham
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"The Magician" by W. Somerset Maugham is a novel published in 1908. When renowned surgeon Arthur Burdon visits Paris to see his fiancée Margaret, he encounters Oliver Haddo, a mysterious figure claiming to possess magical powers. After Haddo seduces and marries Margaret, Arthur must confront the sinister magician's true intentions. Based on Maugham's real-life encounter with occultist Aleister Crowley, this tale of supernatural manipulation explores the dangerous intersection of forbidden knowledge and human ambition.
The Magician, by W. Somerset Maugham. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #14257.
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