Oringinally published in 1967 the the U.S. under the pseuodonym David Griffin. A. controversial homoerotic book. Dust jacket design by Paul Bacon.

The Wrong People

LGBTQ+ Books

MAUGHAM, Robin

Literature & Fiction

McGraw=Hill

Escape from the shadows An autobiography by Robin Maugham

wonderful pictorial dustjacket designed by Jeheber &amp; Peace. Photograph of the author on rear panel by Peter Burton. An intriguing novel of India in the 1890s. An lovely young Englishwoman marries a much older, rigid British colonel. Troubled by the rampant problems of India and her passionless marriage she finds love with a handsome young Indian servant.; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings.;

The barrier;: A novel containing five sonnets by John Betjeman written in the style of the period

The sign

Escape from the shadows;: Robin Maugham, his autobiography

Hodder and Stoughton

This sinister, subtle story of the destruction of one man's personality by another was described in 1947 as a masterpiece of writing. This is Robin Maugham's shortest (and first) novel, and the one which, ten years after its original publication, brought him fame when it was made into a memorable film, starring  Dirk Bogarde and Sarah Miles.

The Servant

W.H.Allen

These stories cover the years from 1943 to 1972, including The 1946 ms, Maugham's first important publication and his short story Testament: Cairo 1898, which was originally part of Maugham's novel The Last Encounter. However, the publisher removed this section because it was thought there was too much emphasis on the main character's homosexuality, so it is here published for the first time. Its wide variety of settings and themes, its fascinating character studies and its penetrating insight into the curious quirks of human behaviour make this first collected edition of Maugham's short stories a rich feast of literary pleasure. Young 2561

The black tent, and other stories

Short Stories & Anthologies

A film company is making a movie about Daphne Moore, a famous actress of the 1920s, but to proceed they must secure the permission of Norman Hartleigh, a former diplomat once deeply involved with the star. So far, the reclusive Hartleigh has ignored all communications, so scriptwriter David Brent is sent to East Africa to track him down. When Hartleigh refuses to cooperate, Brent resolves to learn why and must uncover the details of his relationship with Daphne Moore, the real reason for his abrupt resignation from the Foreign Office in 1928, and the true nature of his involvement with his young companion, Bill Wayne. In a dramatic climax, the whole truth of what lies "behind the mirror" is exposed, with shattering consequences ... Robin Maugham (1916-1981), who at the height of his career was one of the most popular authors in England, is best known today for his novella The Servant (1948), The Wrong People (1967), a controversial novel and classic of gay fiction, and his writings about his famous uncle, W. Somerset Maugham. Behind the Mirror (1955), the first of his explicitly gay-themed novels, is both a page-turning mystery and an acutely insightful psychological thriller. This new edition reproduces the original jacket art by John Minton. "One of Lord Maugham's best novels." - Francis King, Spectator"Never ceases to be entertaining." - New Yorker"Exciting and compelling ... This is one of those small books that says a lot more than many bulkier volumes." - Saturday Review

Behind the Mirror

Set in Roman occupied Palestine in A.D. 20, enter a young prophet who believes he is the Chosen One, the long-awaited Messiah. He is a man of the people, possessing extraordinary spiritual and psychic powers yet deeply vulnerable as a man, emotionally and sexually. Maugham explores the many facets of love, faith and passion - a daring and controversial novel.

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The Wrong People

Escape from the shadows An autobiography by Robin Maugham

The barrier;: A novel containing five sonnets by John Betjeman written in the style of the period

The sign

Escape from the shadows;: Robin Maugham, his autobiography

The Servant

The black tent, and other stories

Behind the Mirror

The sign

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