Nevil Shute
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Jean Paget is among a group of English ladies on a forced march through Malaysia in WWII. While on the march, she meets Joe Harman, an Australian POW who is driving trucks for the Japanese. He speaks fondly of the town of Alice Springs, which he frequented. Joe helps the ladies, and steals black chi...more
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"I love a good romance. This is the story about a couple that overcame incredible odds. Jean Paget is one of a group of Englishwomen on a forced march through Malaysia in WWII. Joe Harman is a Australian POW held by the Japanese. They meet by chance while she is on the march. Later, he steals chickens to feed the women and is tortured by crucifixion for rushing a Japanese soldier. I loved..."
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