This is Part One of his most famous novels, with more to follow.
In Somerset Maugham's "The Narrow Corner," Dr. Saunders, an opium-smoking doctor, embarks on a sea voyage with Fred Blake and Captain Nichols, escaping their pasts in Australia. As they journey through the islands of the Dutch East Indies, Fred, hiding under a pseudonym, reveals he fled Sydney after being involved in a scandalous duel over a woman. The travelers encounter a range of characters, including the enigmatic Erik Christessen and his daughter Louise, who becomes romantically involved with Fred. Tensions rise as hidden truths and moral dilemmas surface, culminating in Fred's decision to confront his ........
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