{"product_id":"a-tortuous-path-molly-poulter-9781914390067","title":"A Tortuous Path","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Tortuous path\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Molly Poulter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1914390067\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781914390067\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arena Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/03\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.69d","brand":"Molly Poulter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48486308610303,"sku":"9781914390067","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb1c23d5-deca-4397-84e0-471add94684d.jpg?v=1778054825","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-tortuous-path-molly-poulter-9781914390067","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}