Prisoner from Penang: The moving sequel to The Pearl of Penang

✍ Scribed by Flynn, Clare

• Book ID: 100580775
• Publisher: Cranbrook Press
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 102 KB
• Series: Penang 2
• Category: Fiction
• City: Great Britain., Japan., Malaysia--Pinang Island (Pulau Pinang
• ISBN: 191646923X

✦ Synopsis

"After Penang is attacked by the 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."--Publisher.

✦ Subjects

Malaysia -- Pinang Island (Pulau Pinang)