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Synopsis
A group of employees of Sanctuary Medical Services are hiking across the Galician landscape, accompanying Major Callum Strachan an amputee from the war in Afghanistan and his helper Corporal Alice Jones, who was with him at the time of his accident. Their objective is to reach the city of Santiago de la Compostela and their progress is being recorded by a journalist who is issuing daily press releases, often enhanced by photographs of the corporal against her better judgement. To pass the time the reluctant pilgrims tell stories in the way of The Canterbury Tales. The stories address such modern topics as spying, hostage taking, sexual harassment, TV talent shows, the expenses scandal and more.
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Story Elements
Setting
Geography: | Spain |
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Realism: | Consistent with real world, no magic, no unachieved science |
Setting Type: | Pastoral (rural & small towns) |
Time Period: | 2010 - 2019 |
Main Character
Age: | Middle-aged |
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Gender: | Male |
Race: | Caucasian European |
Religion: | Irrelevant |
Sexual Preference: | Heterosexual |
Styles & Themes
Humor: | Moments of levity |
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Inspires Reader to Feel: | Nostalgic/Happy |
Mysteries & Puzzles: | None or only very minor mysteries |
Pacing: | Time to savor, deliberate |
Physical Action: | Minor and occasional action |
Political/Social Commentary: | Politics irrelevant to story |
Romance: | Significant romantic themes |