The House of Doors Author_Adele Tan A mother finds out her

A mother finds out her son is gay

these stories reflect on how a society heals and resolves resentment after years of social and political oppression

difficult reconciliations and a thoughtful compassion

" East is East and West is West

and the Man Asian Literary Prize three times

The House of Doors Author_Adele Tan A mother finds out herDescription Praise About the Author Longlisted for The Booker Prize 2023 It is 1921 and at Cassowary House in the Straits Settlements of Penang, Robert Hamlyn is a well to do lawyer and his steely wife Lesley a society hostess. Their lives are invigorated when Willie, an old friend of Robert's, comes to stay. Willie Somerset Maugham is one of the greatest writers of his day. But he is beleaguered by an unhappy marriage, ill health and business