The Martian: A Novel
The Martian was George du Maurier's third and last novel, published in 1897, after his death the previous year, with his own illustrations. Narrated by Robert Maurice, it tells the life of his school friend Barty Josselin, a handsome, gifted and wildly charming boy whom he first meets at a boarding school in Paris. Barty grows up to become a soldier, a singer and finally a famous writer, guided by a mysterious presence that speaks to him in his sleep. Like Trilby and Peter Ibbetson, the novel is full of du Maurier's affection for Paris and his own youth, and it blends a warm memoir of friendship with the supernatural. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Martian: A Novel
The Martian: A Novel by George Du Maurier can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Martian: A Novel online?
Yes. The Martian: A Novel opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Martian: A Novel free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Martian: A Novel is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Martian: A Novel in the public domain?
Yes. The Martian: A Novel by George Du Maurier is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Martian: A Novel?
About 8 h 36 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Martian: A Novel?
The Martian: A Novel by George Du Maurier is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
