Not only was The Trader’s identity revealed but also an interesting and unassuming fact comes to light. ‘Branded Women’ is rounded out by a sensationalised ending which couldn’t have been scripted better. I was enthralled by Cay, her relationship with Walt (a fisherman), Trefethen (a soap salesman and acquaintance of the island owners), and Spencer Swan (Concha’s husband) – Cay knows how to use her assets to advantage. While Cay’s background is a little sketchy, her cause is justified and her character surprisingly deep and identifiable.Īdding to the enticing equation is a voluptuous and somewhat mysterious housewife, Concha, who proves to be just as fierce and fatal as Cay when it comes to protecting what she wants – that being the mass sum of gold located on a secluded island of which the Trader is also keen to acquire. Written in the 1950’s, this pulp is still modern (with the exclusion of some gender defying dialogue) and would hold up amongst most of today’s ‘holiday thrillers’. Branded and humiliated by a jewel smuggling boss calling himself ‘The Trader’ five years ago, Cay Morgan, a femme fatale of sorts, travels to Mazatlan accompanied by a PI, in George Hodd, on a quest for vengeance.įrom a blistering opening at the airport terminal of Mazatlan where Cay’s criminal prowess is recognised through a rather violent and highly entertaining encounter all the way to the bullet riddled conclusion, Wade Miller’s ‘Branded Women’ is all class.
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