The Philanderers by A.E.W. Mason

Name: The Philanderers
Author: A.E.W. Mason

The Philanderer is a novel by A.E.W. Mason, published in 1910. The story follows the life of a man named Philip Bourneville, who is torn between his love for two women: his wife and a young actress he meets while on vacation. The novel explores themes of infidelity, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships.

By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1897 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Suspense · 18 chapters · 64,597 words

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Hugh Fielding, while speculating upon certain obscure episodes in the history of a life otherwise familiar to an applauding public, and at a loss to understand them, caught eagerly at a simile. Now Fielding came second to none in his scorn for the simile as an explanation, possibly because he was so well acquainted with its convenience. 'A fairy lamp' he would describe it, quite conscious of the irony in his method of description, 'effective as an ornament upon a table-cloth, but a poor light to eat your dinner by.'

Nevertheless Fielding hugged this particular simile, applying it as a sort of skeleton key to the problem of Stephen Drake's career.

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Work type: Novel
Author: A.E.W. Mason
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Suspense, Adventure
Length: 64,597 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 1,407 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The book is a detective novel that follows the investigation of a crime by lead character Inspector Hanaud.
Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a criminal act, providing suspense and intrigue.
Suspense — Mason utilizes suspenseful elements throughout the novel, keeping readers on edge as the investigation unfolds.
Adventure — In their search for truth, characters embark on a journey, providing elements of adventure.