![]() ![]() The study of the eminent author Driffield, and the "skeleton in the cupboard" - Rosie the barmaid, his first wife - is one of the most skilful characterizations in modern fiction.'įormat: Hardcover in dust-jacket and plasticĬondition: This book is in a good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear, library sticker on the front endpaper. Cakes and Ale, or, The Skeleton in the Cupboard is a novel by the British author W. Cakes and Ale, which aroused a storm of controversy on its publication in 1930, is undoubtedly the finest novel of his post-war period, and in finish, caustic wit, humanity, and sheer entertainment is probably his masterpiece. Somerset Maugham flag All Votes Add Books To This List 91 books 15 voters list created May 8th, 2014 by Sarah (votes). Cakes and Ales This novel, published in 1930 under the complete title of Cakes and Ales: The Skeleton in the Cupboard, is narrated by Willie Ashenden, a novelist character from Maughams. Unlike many of his contemporaries he has both prestige and popularity. Somerset Maugham (91 books) Discover new books on Goodreads Meet your next favorite book Join Goodreads Listopia Best of W. Somerset Maugham! When, in 1936, Mr Somerset Maugham's Cakes and Ale was included in Everyman's Library we wrote: 'Today the reputation of Mr Somerset Maugham stands as high as that of any living English novelist. ![]() A lovely and blue 1958 edition of Cakes and Ale by W. ![]()
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