Brown Bag Book Discussion - January 2004

An American seeking direction in her life and reeling from the recent death of her husbands travels to a remote Himalayan village to work as the town doctor. Left with outdated tools and a rundown hospital, Mary struggles with her sense of obligation to the town and her own self-doubt, exhaustion and depression.

He’s a boy called Jew, Gypsy, Stopthief, Runt. He wants to be a Nazi some day, with tall shiny jackboots. Until the day that makes him change his mind. And when the trains come to empty the Jews from the ghetto of the damned, he’s a boy who realizes it’s safest of all to be nobody.

This original story continues to charm adults and children with it’s rousing tale of adventure, pirates, indians, islands, mermaids, fairies, flying boys, and growing up (or not!)

Lillian Jackson Braun fans may not take to kindly to this sharply witty send up. While quite a bit bawdier that Ms. Braun’s books, this skillful parody still captures her mysteries with a great deal of humor.

Fun and light this non-traditional mystery comes from a distinctly African point of view that proves to be uproariously funny.

Cornwell in top form, at her darkest and goriest but with some satisfying resolution and a big surprise for fans.

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