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After Penang is attacked by the Japanese at the end of 1941, Mary Helston believes Singapore will be a safe haven. But within weeks the supposedly invincible British stronghold is on the brink of collapse to the advancing enemy.Mary and her mother are captured at sea as they try to escape and are interned on the islands of Sumatra. Imprisoned with them is Veronica Leighton, the one person on the planet Mary has reason to loathe with a passion.As the motley band of women struggle to adapt to captivity, relationships and friendships are tested. When starvation, lack of medication and the spread of disease worsen, each woman must draw on every ounce of strength in their battle for survival.A vivid and moving story of sacrifice, hope and humanity. From the best-selling author of The Pearl of Penang.

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Winner of the BookBrunch Selfies 2020 Adult Fiction Prize for The Pearl of Penang In this testament to the strength of female friendship and endurance under the harshest of conditions, Flynn has imagined the unimaginable - a dazzling achievement. Linda Gillard, Author of The Memory Tree and House of Silence

"Winner of the BookBrunch Selfies 2020 Adult Fiction Prize for The Pearl of Penang ""In this testament to the strength of female friendship and endurance under the harshest of conditions, Flynn has imagined the unimaginable - a dazzling achievement."" Linda Gillard, Author of The Memory Tree and House of Silence"

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Clare Flynn is the award-winning author of eleven historical novels and a collection of short stories. A former Marketing Director, she lives on the Sussex coast. More information at her website https: //clareflynn.co.uk

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