Description
This enduring novel chronicles the remarkable journey of Jean Paget, an Englishwoman whose life is irrevocably altered by the brutal realities of World War II in Malaya. Captured by the Japanese, she endures a harrowing death march, an experience that forges an unbreakable spirit. Years later, driven by a desire to give back to those who aided her, Jean embarks on a new chapter, her path leading her to the remote Australian outback. There, in the desolate outpost of Willstown, she confronts a profound challenge that demands the same resilience and courage that saw her through the darkest of times, ultimately shaping her destiny and the lives of many.
Available Editions
paperback
House of Stratus
Published Oct 31, 2002
359 pages
ISBN: 9781842323007
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Details
First Published
1950
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute.