{"product_id":"the-explorer","title":"The Explorer","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA man of action. A love that defies society. The heavy price of honor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Explorer\u003c\/em\u003e, W. Somerset Maugham tells the story of Alec Mackenzie, a brave and determined explorer who returns to England after years of daring expeditions in the African wilderness. There, he falls deeply in love with Lucy, a gentle and idealistic young woman. Their romance is threatened by the rigid expectations of Edwardian society and by dark secrets from Alec’s past that begin to surface, forcing him to choose between love, duty, and personal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWritten with Maugham’s signature elegance, psychological insight, and subtle irony, this early novel explores themes of adventure, honor, love, and the conflict between personal freedom and social convention. \u003cem\u003eThe Explorer\u003c\/em\u003e (1907) showcases the young Maugham already developing the sharp character studies and moral complexity that would define his later masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in 1907\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of Maugham’s lesser-known but compelling early novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful tale of adventure, love, and moral responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in multiple formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbook\u003c\/strong\u003e: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiobook\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA compelling classic for readers who enjoy Maugham’s insightful explorations of human character and the tension between passion and duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW. Somerset Maugham\u003c\/strong\u003e (1874–1965) was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer, regarded as one of the greatest storytellers of his era. A master of lucid, witty prose and penetrating character studies, his works—including \u003cem\u003eOf Human Bondage\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Moon and Sixpence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCakes and Ale\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Painted Veil\u003c\/em\u003e—have delighted readers for over a century. Though trained as a doctor, Maugham found his true calling in literature, drawing from his extensive travels and keen observations of society to create timeless tales of love, adventure, and the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54895177302388,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54895177335156,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54895177367924,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54895177400692,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/The_explorer.png?v=1783203703","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/the-explorer","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}