One last post on what an interesting character this man is.
Maugham published Ashenden in 1928, a group of short stories based on his experience as a British espionage agent during World War I. For the first time, a spy was portrayed as gentlemanly, sophisticated, and aloof. Ian Fleming, later a friend of Maugham, said that Ashenden influenced his own writing of spy stories.
From Somerset Maugham - World Traveler, Famed Storyteller by Craig Showalter
So it could be said that James Bond is based on him! They're an enjoyable read. Just finished 'The Hairless Mexican', a particularly good one, and a great title.
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