{"product_id":"2026600000920-secondhand-a-town-like-alice-a-new-novel","title":"A Town Like Alice: A New Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Boards square and solid. Binding tight. Dust jacket with minor rubbing. Yellowed endpapers. No markings or inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNevil 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750287880411,"sku":"2026600000920-SECONDHAND","price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0098ee39-c69e-48f0-b958-320301efb538.png?v=1778093588","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000920-secondhand-a-town-like-alice-a-new-novel","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}