A Town Like Alice: A New Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards square and solid. Binding tight. Dust jacket with minor rubbing. Yellowed endpapers. No markings or inscriptions.
Nevil Shute's A Town Like Alice chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jean Paget, an Englishwoman whose life is irrevocably altered by the brutalities of World War II in Malaya. After inheriting a substantial sum, she dedicates herself to transforming a struggling Australian outback settlement, driven by a promise and a deep desire to reunite with the man who saved her life. The narrative powerfully illustrates themes of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of vast landscapes and post-war reconstruction. This compelling story presents a poignant exploration of how personal sacrifice can forge new beginnings and build communities in the most unexpected places.
Author: Nevil Shute
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, William Heinemann
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards square and solid. Binding tight. Dust jacket with minor rubbing. Yellowed endpapers. No markings or inscriptions.
Nevil Shute's A Town Like Alice chronicles the extraordinary journey of Jean Paget, an Englishwoman whose life is irrevocably altered by the brutalities of World War II in Malaya. After inheriting a substantial sum, she dedicates herself to transforming a struggling Australian outback settlement, driven by a promise and a deep desire to reunite with the man who saved her life. The narrative powerfully illustrates themes of resilience, love, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of vast landscapes and post-war reconstruction. This compelling story presents a poignant exploration of how personal sacrifice can forge new beginnings and build communities in the most unexpected places.