Misplaced Persons

Misplaced Persons is a novel that explores the strength of family bonds and the meaning of home against a backdrop of growing terror threats and Europe's worst refugee crisis since the Second World War.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: John Murray Press

From the author of the Costa Prize shortlisted novel, "The Good Guy," comes a powerful and poignant exploration of family dynamics and the challenges of displacement. Set in Brussels, eighteen years after the Yardley family's move, the novel revolves around Neil, an American, Marcy, a Brit, and their three Belgian-born children. While caught up in their own concerns, Neil and Marcy fail to recognize the depth of their middle child, Alec's, struggles. However, when Marcy takes in a young Syrian refugee, a series of events unfold that profoundly impacts every member of the family.

Amidst a backdrop of escalating terror threats and Europe's most severe refugee crisis since World War II, "Misplaced Persons" delves into the complexities of miscommunication, the resilience of familial bonds, and the profound significance of home. Through the eyes of the Yardley family, the novel offers a poignant reflection on the human cost of displacement and the importance of compassion and understanding in a world that is increasingly divided.

With its rich prose and nuanced characters, "Misplaced Persons" is a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the intricacies of family relationships and the complexities of human experiences.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473630406