{"product_id":"the-making-of-a-saint","title":"The Making of a Saint","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYouth, passion, and sin in Renaissance Italy. The making of a saint begins in the shadows.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn W. Somerset Maugham’s second novel, a young Italian nobleman named Filippo Brandolini lives a life of adventure, love, and intrigue in the turbulent courts and battlefields of late 15th-century Italy. From page to soldier to conspirator in the dangerous politics of Forlì, Filippo pursues pleasure, power, and romance with reckless abandon—until fate and circumstance lead him toward an unexpected path of redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFramed as the memoirs of the man who would later become the Blessed Fra Giuliano of the Franciscan Order, the story vividly recounts the “Time of Honey” (his worldly excesses) before his transformation. With Maugham’s characteristic elegance, psychological insight, and subtle irony, the novel explores the contradictions of human nature, the clash between flesh and spirit, and the unpredictable road to sanctity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst published in 1898\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaugham’s second novel, an early historical romance set in Renaissance Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fascinating glimpse into the development of one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers\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 early work for fans of historical fiction, Renaissance drama, and Maugham’s keen observation of human frailty, or the perfect addition for completists of the author’s long and illustrious career.\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 the short story collections \u003cem\u003eThe Trembling of a Leaf\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAshenden\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. \u003cem\u003eThe Making of a Saint\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the young Maugham already honing the elegant style and psychological depth that would define his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Carlini","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":54802041110900,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":54802041143668,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":54802041176436,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":54802041209204,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5561\/6884\/files\/The_Making_Of_A_Saint_W_Somerset_Maugham_Ebook.jpg?v=1781382790","url":"https:\/\/casacarlini.com\/products\/the-making-of-a-saint","provider":"Casa Carlini","version":"1.0","type":"link"}