Misplaced People
by C. G. Devize
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Author: C. G. DevizeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-06
ISBN: 1933113308
Number of pages: 408
Publisher: Intaglio Publications
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Book Review: A delight
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this book. It's one of my favorites. Not only for the deft characterizations, and surprising plot twists, but for the beautiful descriptions and use of language. I do love my non-American English. This story is an absolute pleasure to read from beginning to end.
We are first introduced to Striker West as she reads fairy tales to a woman in a coma, brought in unconscious and attended to by Striker at the London hospital in which she works. The contrasts the author continually draws between Striker's hard-bitten exterior, with brash and sometimes violent reactions, and her gentle and heroic interior are arresting. She is unwillingly drawn to this stranger, and begins to obsess about her, falling into old self-destructive patterns as Morien regains consciousness and is surrounded and cared for by friends and family.
Morien is dealing with her own issues. Used to being strong and independent, she finds herself dealing with serious health consequences resulting from being suddenly, violently attacked and hospitalized. She attempts to go on with her life and work, but her senses of self and safety have been shaken. Enchanted by Striker from the first, she pulls back in confusion as her head and heart war with one another about her immediate trust in this stranger.
It is with a dexterous hand that the author weaves together the tales of these two contrasting women. From the moment they actually meet again, the inexorable connection they feel, through misunderstandings and physical danger, as Morien simultaneously tries to solve the mystery of why she's being targeted, the author builds a very sweet and sensitive relationship between Striker and Morien. They provide solace and acceptance, safety and understanding. It's very endearing and very romantic and also provides some interesting framings of particulars of the human condition.
Plus, behind it all we travel from the dirty alleyways of inner-city London, through concrete tenements and flashy music clubs, to the enchanting countryside of Northern Wales. The setting is almost another character, it's brought to life so marvelously and experienced so acutely by the characters.
Not quite a traditional mystery, but an interesting story, with a well-drawn supporting cast, and brilliantly textured main characters. Well-worth reading if you can get your hands on a copy.
Summary of Misplaced People
On duty at a London hospital, American loner Striker West is drawn to an unknown woman, who, after being savagely attacked, is on the verge of death. Moved by a compassion she cannot explain, Striker spends her off time at the bedside of the comatose patient, reading and willing her to recover. Still trying to conquer her own demons which have taken her so far from home, Striker is drawn deeper into the web of intrigue that surrounds this woman. Together they are taken on a dark journey, on the run from London gangsters, leading them into a tidal wave of deception, mystery and ultimately murder, that will change their lives forever.General Books
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