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In this 1967 science‑fiction tale by John Brunner, a troubled psychiatrist is drawn into a perplexing investigation after discovering a young woman wandering near a mental hospital. She speaks a language no one can translate and appears to be unaware of commonplace items such as telephones and automobiles. As the story unfolds, the psychiatrist's efforts to uncover her origins become increasingly intriguing, while his personal life begins to crumble under the weight of the mystery.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: John Brunner
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