Tan Twan Eng
Tan Twan Eng is a Malaysian author known for his novels 'The Gift of Rain' and 'The Garden of Evening Mists', both of which have received critical acclaim and have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Books
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1. The House Of Doors
Set against the backdrop of 1920s colonial Malaya, this novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters around themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting specters of the past. The story unfolds through the eyes of Lesley Hamlyn, a woman trapped in a stifling marriage, who finds herself drawn to the enigmatic and charismatic writer, W. Somerset Maugham. As secrets unravel and personal histories collide, the narrative explores the complexities of human relationships and the enduring impact of memory and regret, all while capturing the lush, evocative atmosphere of a bygone era.
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