When war broke out in 1914, Somerset Maugham was dispatched by the British Secret Service to Switzerland under the guise of completing a play. Multilingual, knowledgeable about many European countries and a celebrated writer, Maugham had the perfect cover, and the assignment appealed to his love of romance, and of the ridiculous. The stories collected in Ashenden are rooted in Maugham's own experiences as an agent, reflecting the ruthlessness and brutality of espionage, its intrigue and treachery, as well as its absurdity.
W.Somerset Maugham
W. Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist, and short story writer known for his masterpiece "Of Human Bondage." His clear and elegant prose style, combined with insightful psychological insights, made him one of the most popular and influential writers of the 20th century, shaping the modern novel.
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