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A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute is a novel that follows Jean Paget, a young woman who survives Japanese captivity during World War II in Malaya and endures a brutal forced march as a prisoner of war. After the war, she inherits money and returns to Australia, where she tries to build a better future by developing a remote outback community into a thriving town inspired by her experiences. The story explores resilience, survival, and post-war reconstruction, as well as the influence of one person’s determination to transform hardship into hope.

A Town Like Alice - Nevil Shute

SKU: RR0618U
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  • Genres:

    Historical Fiction, Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Old

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

Fair:  These books have been shown quite a bit of loving, and are now showing the signs of such love. Can be issues with covers and pages. 

Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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