Flynn, Clare
Prisoner from Penang
- ISBN 13:
- 9781805084341
- author:
- Flynn, Clare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Storm Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, War & Military, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A powerful and moving story of resilience and hope, Prisoner from Penang tells the incredible true-life tale of two ordinary women who find courage in the darkest of times. In 1941, Mary is forced to flee her home in Malaya as it comes under attack, only to be captured and imprisoned alongside countless other women in a POW camp. There, she meets Veronica Leighton, a woman she once knew but never thought she'd see again. As they navigate the desperate circumstances of their captivity, Mary and Veronica form an unlikely friendship that becomes a source of strength and comfort for both. Through their bond, they find ways to protect each other and survive against all odds. This heart-wrenching story explores the heroism and resilience of women who were incarcerated in Japanese internment camps during WW2. If you're looking for a powerful and moving read about the human spirit's capacity for hope and survival, Prisoner from Penang is a worthwhile read.
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