H E Bates
Jacaranda Tree, the
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413775993
- author:
- H E Bates
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Publishing LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Jacaranda Tree by H. E. Bates During World War II, a small English community is forced to flee Burma when Japanese forces invade. Paterson, the manager of a rice mill, organizes the evacuation and takes with him his Burmese mistress and her young brother. As they journey north through Burma, tensions rise among the group due to their own prejudices, pettiness, and squabbles. The Jacaranda Tree is a powerful novel that skillfully evokes the atmosphere in Burma during the chaos of invasion. Inspired by Bates's period of service in the Eastern theater of war, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature under pressure. With its nuanced portrayal of conflict and tension, The Jacaranda Tree is a compelling read for anyone interested in historical fiction or stories about the human experience during times of war.
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