An Ornament To His Profession
by Neville Conway
Narcissus Books 269pp
ISBN: 978-0-9543848-9-0
First published December 2002 - Second Edition January
2009
R.R.P £9.99
On line price: £7.99
(plus post & packing)
The Book
When Charles Mallory, a physician, attends a routine road accident, it
is the trigger of a process which will destroy him, but paradoxically,
redeem him too. A tale of psychology and action which draws the reader
inexorably onwards in a tightly plotted crescendo to its poignant
conclusion. The threads of professional and personal crises, the result of
thoughtless decisions made in youth by all the principal characters, are
woven into a rope of consequence. The story is complex, subtle, and
ambiguous, and beset by dramatic ironies.
The sympathies of women readers, in particular, are likely to vary and
conflict as the story proceeds. A novel of emotion for those who think, and
of intelligence for those who feel.
Comments
“I indulged in a most enjoyable two days reading
it. A great page turner, full of interesting ideas and essential life. Light
years ahead of most first novels.” Angela Huth
“Credible and touching. Much to admire, in particular the dialogue. A proper
sense of pace and a good ear.” Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson.
The Author
Neville Conway was formerly consultant
cardiologist at the Wessex Regional Cardiac Centre, Southampton.
He published two medical books, and fifty scientific papers and leaders. For
five years he was associate editor of the British Heart Journal, and was an
invited English language editor to the proceedings of two world congresses.
He writes novels, non-fiction and poetry. A short story won First Prize some
years ago at the Southampton Writers' Conference.
