Liza of Lambeth

Liza of Lambeth is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham that was controversial for its portrayal of infidelity, domestic violence, and womens reproductive health. It follows a young woman in her life as a factory worker and caretaker for her ailing mother and is set in 1887, the year of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee. Liza meets Jim Blakeston, a married father of five, and they begin an ill-fated affair. As lust turns to violence, Liza learns the dangers of trusting men. This edition of the novel is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Liza of Lambeth, a novel by W. Somerset Maugham, was written in 1897 while the author was living as a medical student in London. The Maughams' debut marked an electrifying start to an illustrious career in literature. The novel was controversial for its portrayal of infidelity, domestic violence, and women's reproductive health. It is a gritty realist tale that takes an honest look at the everyday struggles of actual Londoners in a time of celebration and nostalgia for the Empire.

Set in 1887, the year of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, the novel follows the life of a young woman named Liza Kemp. Liza is only 18 years old, but she is a hard worker who desires more from life than the life she was born into. When a rare holiday gives her the chance to unwind in the countryside with a group of friends, she takes a much-needed break from her daily responsibilities to partake in a carriage ride.

There, she meets Jim Blakeston, a married father of five who has recently moved to a home near Liza's. Drunk on beer, she begins to feel attracted to the man, who sneaks a kiss before the night draws to a close. Soon, they begin an ill-fated affair, sneaking off whenever possible to elude the suspicions of friends and family. As lust turns to violence, Liza learns too late the dangers of trusting men.

With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. Somerset Maugham's Liza of Lambeth is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135694