A Town Like Alice
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A Town Like Alice is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, following the remarkable journey of Jean Paget, a young Englishwoman who survives the brutal hardships of a Japanese prisoner-of-war march through Malaya. Nevil Shute chronicles her extraordinary resilience and her chance encounter with an Australian soldier, Joe Harman, whose act of selfless courage leaves an indelible mark on her life. After the war, Jean inherits a modest fortune and sets out to find Joe, ultimately settling in the remote Australian outback, where she becomes a driving force in transforming a dusty settlement into a thriving community. Written with warmth, precision, and quiet emotional power, the novel presents an unforgettable portrait of human endurance, love, and the pioneering spirit. This Heron Books edition includes a General Introduction by William Buchan and original illustrations by Geoffrey Platt, adding further depth to one of Shute's most beloved works.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A Town Like Alice is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, following the remarkable journey of Jean Paget, a young Englishwoman who survives the brutal hardships of a Japanese prisoner-of-war march through Malaya. Nevil Shute chronicles her extraordinary resilience and her chance encounter with an Australian soldier, Joe Harman, whose act of selfless courage leaves an indelible mark on her life. After the war, Jean inherits a modest fortune and sets out to find Joe, ultimately settling in the remote Australian outback, where she becomes a driving force in transforming a dusty settlement into a thriving community. Written with warmth, precision, and quiet emotional power, the novel presents an unforgettable portrait of human endurance, love, and the pioneering spirit. This Heron Books edition includes a General Introduction by William Buchan and original illustrations by Geoffrey Platt, adding further depth to one of Shute's most beloved works.
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A Town Like Alice is a sweeping historical novel set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, following the remarkable journey of Jean Paget, a young Englishwoman who survives the brutal hardships of a Japanese prisoner-of-war march through Malaya. Nevil Shute chronicles her extraordinary resilience and her chance encounter with an Australian soldier, Joe Harman, whose act of selfless courage leaves an indelible mark on her life. After the war, Jean inherits a modest fortune and sets out to find Joe, ultimately settling in the remote Australian outback, where she becomes a driving force in transforming a dusty settlement into a thriving community. Written with warmth, precision, and quiet emotional power, the novel presents an unforgettable portrait of human endurance, love, and the pioneering spirit. This Heron Books edition includes a General Introduction by William Buchan and original illustrations by Geoffrey Platt, adding further depth to one of Shute's most beloved works.
