The Man from Saigon explained

The Man From Saigon is 2009 novel by Marti Leimbach.^[1]

It was published in the United Kingdom by Fourth Estate in 2009 and in the United States by Nan A. Talese/Random House in 2010.^[1]

Plot

In 1967, during the Vietnam War, half-American and half-English war correspondent Susan Gifford finds herself falling in love with Marc Davies, her fellow correspondent who was married to another woman, and who made friends with Hoang Van Son, a photographer. The three agree to cover the war before finding themselves hostages of the Vietcong who suspected Son to be a spy. Susan struggles in her relationship with Marc while Son is put at risk.

Characters

• Susan Gifford is a wartime journalist born to a British mother and American father. She has an affair with Marc Davies, a fellow correspondent whom she met her during the Vietnam War, and made friends with Hoang Van Son.
• Hoang Van Son is a Vientnamese photographer hired by American press and a friend of Susan. He is a kind-hearted and calm man.
• Marc Davies is a married correspondent with whom Susan has an affair with while his wife was pregnant. He dislikes Son very much.
• Donna A is a nurse and a hostage of the Vietcong.
• Anh/Long Hair is a Vietcong soldier and leader who kidnaps Susan and Son. He is so nicknamed because he has long hair.
• Hien/Thin One is another Vietcong soldier who tried to kill Susan before Son saved her. He and Minh have a close relationship as brothers.
• Minh/Gap Tooth is another Vietcong soldier who took Marc and Don hostage.
• Don Locke is Marc's friend who is also kidnapped by the Vietcong.
• Jonas is a German driver.

External links

• The Man From Saigon by Marti Leimbach at Random House
• Marti Leimbach's official site

Notes and References

1. Web site: The New York Times. Hearts in Darkness. Elizabeth. D. Samet. March 12, 2010.