A Tortuous Path

<p><em>A Tortuous path</em> is a contemporary drama about a group of people who set up a charity to raise money for a hospice. Their organising committee is infiltrated by a terrorist but they do not suspect this till much later when tragedy occurs.</p><p> </p><p>Everyday life is woven through the novel with developing relationships social gatherings weddings and funerals. David the main protagonist ponders on what makes a marriage the role of Christianity in people's lives and class differences.  He also experiences hospices at first hand when his father dies in a hospice in Scotland.</p><p> </p><p> David is the hospital's popular administrator but is divorced and lonely. He gets involved by chance with the hospice group which includes his friend Kim the hospital's senior oncology nurse; Jamal Khan a junior consultant at the hospital; and his American friend Al Mercer. Also involved are four other members of the hospital staff. </p><p> </p><p> The appeal progresses with recruitment of new committee members meetings and fund raising activities. But from the outset there are curious incidents and encounters which puzzle David.  This is a thrilling book that grips the attention until the final close.</p><p><br></p>