"The Loss of Our Not knowing" is a narrative of Love, Mystery and Murder It travels from the sunny beaches of California to the misty hills of Wales and back again. It is the story of Cerys: 'Keri', a young woman finding her way through life and protecting herself and her two younger brothers from its adversities. Two men on either side of the ocean play a part in her self-realization. Riordan, 'Rory', in Wales consumes her thoughts and dreams. Lucien, 'Luke' in California befriends her brothers and is himself a mystery. Her career path, a second choice, leads her to the profession of Nursing. Cerys comes to believe that she has been led there by more than just happenstance. The murder of a respected colleague within the hospital walls alerts us that danger may lurk anywhere. The resilience and optimism of one young woman reminds us that life can and does go on. This is a work of fiction with elements of fact and memorable characters. It is told in the author's conversational and often poetic style.