PERCEPTION, a psychological novel by Alex K Delph is set in Dublin, Ireland in 2021.
The action of this gutsy, groundbreaking story takes place over a six month period during lockdown restrictions.
Alex K Delph explores the plight of two outsiders, both under threat in different ways, by the jaw-dropping, living, communication power of a prestigious retired architect.

George Wilson (61) is an Englishman, who moves to Dublin with his dog in December 2020. The retired policeman has been writing novels for a decade with three already published. He is in the process of writing his fourth, to complete the book deal that he agreed with his publisher based in London. Disillusioned by the political landscape in Britain post Brexit, he takes the plunge to purchase a cottage by the river Dodder knowing next to nothing about the Irish and their ways.

Clara Browne (60) is a Dubliner, born in Sandymount to a Church of Ireland family. Her life has been a blundering process as a consequence of what happened to her as a toddler. The powerful drive to get to the bottom of what took place back then began in her late teens ultimately leading to a legal marriage with Paul Browne. For the first time in her life she has the physical and psychological comfort of a real home where she is accepted. Albeit a primary home with Paul excelling in the role of elder uncle and mentor. Her emotional life is an empty shell but their agreed arrangement gives her the freedom to fill it if she can. In an attempt to escape the poignant emptiness within she finds herself in a situation that hither to she would not have believed could take place. These days her life revolves around her dog, Edwin.

Paul Browne (76) is a retired accountant. He lives in the same house where he was born. A street-wise man, he has guided Clara to uncover the truth about her past. Happy with his well-established, cosseted lifestyle, he has the courage of his convictions proving himself to be an indispensable support to the strong yet fragile Clara. Although it takes quite some time, he finally figures out the extraordinary behaviour of an ex-client of his, Ben McDuff.

Ben McDuff (64) is a retired architect living in Donnybrook. An exemplary citizen of the city of Dublin, devoted family man as well as an active member of the community, he is highly respected and even revered. A fit and highly capable grandfather, he knows a thing or two about how to convince those around him. As a widower, he meets Clara Browne while on horseback and is quite taken by her. It is the way he goes about communicating that initially perplexes but later devastates the adoring Clara.

The arrival of the Englishman on the scene unintentionally initiates a dramatic and terrifying train of events that is to change all of their lives forever. A real corker, especially for over fifties!

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Alex K Delph / PERCEPTION: a psychological novel (Large Paperback)

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