Shute, Nevil

A Town Like Alice (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780099530268
author:
Shute, Nevil
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Vintage Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
Genre:
Books
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£10.26

Description

A Town Like Alice is a powerful and moving story of survival and resilience. In 1942, Jean Paget, a young woman working in Malaya, finds herself among a group of prisoners of war and civilians forced to march through the jungle. As the group faces unimaginable hardships, Jean takes on a leadership role, and her courage and determination inspire those around her. During their perilous journey, the group encounters an Australian prisoner, Joe Harman, who helps them in a desperate bid for survival. The bond between Jean and Joe forms the heart of the story, as they navigate the horrors of war and the human spirit's capacity for hope and compassion. This gripping tale of survival and friendship is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.

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