Word: leverson
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Leverson Hurle (Somerset Maugham), struggling but coming writer, had cast off his faithful mistress Lizzie with hardly a qualm, and when he got a job as secretary to rich, eccentric Mr. Stoddard, filled in his spare time by seducing his employer's wife. When the affair was discovered, Hurle was considerably annoyed, but finally married Mrs. Stoddard because she had money and position, both of which he badly needed. Then he climbed to fame. Every year brought him bigger royalties, more acquaintances, fewer friends. "He used people without any sort of scruple: accepted their hospitality and kindness...
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