The Painted VeilSet in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.The Painted Veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive. |
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... tears . " It is wicked of me to grieve , for I know that her good and simple soul has flown straight to heaven ; she was a saint ; but it is difficult always to control one's weakness . I am afraid I am not al- ways very reasonable ...
... tears . " It is wicked of me to grieve , for I know that her good and simple soul has flown straight to heaven ; she was a saint ; but it is difficult always to control one's weakness . I am afraid I am not al- ways very reasonable ...
Page 223
... tears . It gave her a pang . Why should that man with his yellow , flat face have tears in his eyes ? It exasperated her . " It's awful to be able to do nothing . " " At least he's not in pain any more , " said Wad- dington . She leaned ...
... tears . It gave her a pang . Why should that man with his yellow , flat face have tears in his eyes ? It exasperated her . " It's awful to be able to do nothing . " " At least he's not in pain any more , " said Wad- dington . She leaned ...
Page 281
... 'd come by this train . I felt I must look in for a moment . Isn't it dreadful ? Poor darling mother . " Bursting into tears , she flung herself into Kitty's arms . Kitty kissed her . She knew how her THE PAINTED VEIL 281.
... 'd come by this train . I felt I must look in for a moment . Isn't it dreadful ? Poor darling mother . " Bursting into tears , she flung herself into Kitty's arms . Kitty kissed her . She knew how her THE PAINTED VEIL 281.
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