Deserters by Chris Paling

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Deserters by Chris Paling

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Summary

Cliffie, a sexually ambiguous drifter, becomes attracted by May, a mysterious, deeply unstable young woman. When May is committed to a mental hospital, Cliffie decides to rescue her, and the pair embark upon a vertiginous journey into terror and pain before at last each one finds peace.

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Deserters by Chris Paling

DESERTERS is the story of Cliffie, a feckless, sexually ambiguous drifter, who has taken temporary refuge in Brighton as the lover of Barry, who owns a cafe. Cliffie is also attracted by May, a mysterious, deeply unstable young woman, who also has a room at the cafe. When May is committed to a mental hospital, Cliffie decides to rescue her and the pair embark on a vertiginous journey into madness, terror and pain before at last each one finds peace.

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Chris Paling was born in Derby. A producer on BBC Radio 4, he is the author of one previous novel, After the Raid. He is married with two children and lives in Brighton. His new novel, Morning All Day, is published by Jonathan Cape.
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ISBN 13 9780099595717
ISBN 10 0099595710
Title Deserters
Author Chris Paling
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Year published 1997-04-03
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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