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Journey to Paradise

English · Paperback

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Informationen zum Autor Paula Greenlees has an undergraduate degree in English and European Thought and Literature, and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing. She spent three years living in Singapore surrounded by the history and culture that provided the inspiration for her first novel, Journey To Paradise . Klappentext 'A beautiful, immersive tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end' JENNY ASHCROFTSingapore, 1949. When Miranda steps onto the pier with her husband Gerry she hopes that their move will bring the fresh start she needs and a chance to heal the scars from her past. Gerry's role at the British foreign office affords them a beautiful house and invites the best parties in town. But their life feels worlds apart from England and true friends are hard to find. When doctor Nick Wythenshaw encourages Miranda to work within the local community, she finds new purpose that opens her eyes to a new way of life. But as riots erupt across the region and danger draws close to home, Miranda must make an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice everything she holds dear to find happiness?'Guaranteed to transport you to exotic climes and engross you in the story of its troubled heroine...A terrific debut for Paula Greenlees' LIZ TRENOW'Paula's novel transports the reader to a long-forgotten and fascinating time...An enchanting, evocative debut!' LOUISE FEIN Zusammenfassung 'A beautiful, immersive tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end' JENNY ASHCROFT Singapore, 1949. When Miranda steps onto the pier with her husband Gerry she hopes that their move will bring the fresh start she needs and a chance to heal the scars from her past. Gerry's role at the British foreign office affords them a beautiful house and invites the best parties in town. But their life feels worlds apart from England and true friends are hard to find. When doctor Nick Wythenshaw encourages Miranda to work within the local community, she finds new purpose that opens her eyes to a new way of life. But as riots erupt across the region and danger draws close to home, Miranda must make an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice everything she holds dear to find happiness? 'Guaranteed to transport you to exotic climes and engross you in the story of its troubled heroine...A terrific debut for Paula Greenlees' LIZ TRENOW 'Paula's novel transports the reader to a long-forgotten and fascinating time ...An enchanting, evocative debut!' LOUISE FEIN ...

Product details

Authors Paula Greenlees
Publisher Arrow
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback
Released 30.12.2021
 
EAN 9781787466166
ISBN 978-1-78746-616-6
No. of pages 400
Dimensions 128 mm x 197 mm x 25 mm
Subjects Fiction > Narrative literature

Historical romance, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General, Singapore

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