Publisher's Synopsis
"Wow... What a story, I was unable to put the book down... I went through every emotion under the sun." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An incredible story of the courage of two ordinary women incarcerated on the Indonesian islands during WW2, inspired by real-life events.
1941, Malaya: When Mary Helston flees her beloved home on the beautiful tropical island of Penang, as it comes under attack, she thinks her heart can't suffer any more than it has already. She's about to be proved wrong.
Mary, already heartbroken after the loss of her fiancé, travels through the night with countless other women in the desperate hope of reaching safety in Singapore. But it's not long before the bombs start to fall there too and the women are captured as they try to escape.
Interned in desperate circumstances, with just a narrow strip of azure sky to remind her of the verdant jungle beyond the camp and the life she left behind, Mary discovers that Veronica Leighton - the vain and selfish woman she crossed paths with at cocktail parties back on Penang - is imprisoned there too.
But, to her surprise, Veronica seems to have discovered her purpose here, finding bold and ingenious ways to protect her fellow prisoners and provide comfort in captivity. And when Mary begins to succumb to the depths of despair, Veronica makes it her mission to keep her alive.
Together, the women learn to rely on one another, forge a friendship and find the strength to endure the darkest time of their lives. The battle for survival will change them all forever.
Heart-wrenching and deeply moving, Prisoner from Penang explores the courage and heroism of the women and children who were incarcerated in Japanese internment camps during WW2. If you loved The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Nightingale you'll adore this powerful story of resilience, hope and humanity.
Readers are utterly gripped by Prisoner from Penang:
"I simply couldn't put this book down. Spellbound..." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A vivid and moving story of sacrifice, hope, and humanity." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"My heart! This story is so powerful." Ellie Midwood, author of The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Beautifully written, powerful story. Highly recommend!" Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger, author of The American Wife, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"What a story. I felt that I was there... Awesome!!!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"An amazing story... I couldn't put this book down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"An absolutely beautiful story written with so much compassion... This story will touch your heart in ways you may never have dreamed." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I couldn't put this book down... an engaging and evocative novel." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Beautifully written! An important story told in a way that transports you to the war and makes you live it yourself." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Sad but wonderful! A story of courage, love, hardship and suffering... Couldn't put it down. I loved it." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
