A Town Like Alice

A captivating tale of love and war, this novel follows a young Englishwoman named Jean Paget from the Malayan jungle during World War II to the rugged Australian outback. After being captured and forced on a death march with dozens of other women and children, Jean eventually returns to England to escape her nightmare. However, an unexpected inheritance inspires her to give back to the villagers who saved her life, leading her to the desolate Australian outpost of Willstown, where she faces a test of resourcefulness and spirit.