A Message For Nasty
Roderick Fry
Sold by Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
AbeBooks Seller since April 7, 2005
Used - Soft cover
Condition: Used - Good
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Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSold by Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
AbeBooks Seller since April 7, 2005
Condition: Used - Good
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketMarie Broom and her husband Vincent enjoy a pleasant life on Hong Kong Island. Vincent is a New Zealander. Marie is Portuguese-Chinese. Married for ten years, the couple have four adored children-daughters aged 9, 8, and 5, and a baby son of 14 months. Vincent's job as a marine engineer often takes him overseas. It is December 8, 1941. In a few hours their lives will change forever. Marie wakes in the family's home to the sound of bombs falling. Within days, Japanese soldiers have invaded the island. Their building is surrounded. Most British residents are rapidly interned. Vincent is in Singapore. Soon he too is trapped as that island comes under attack. Marie, the children, and the family's four live-in amahs must face the increasingly brutal Japanese occupation alone. 282 pages.
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Marie Broom and her husband Vincent enjoy a pleasant life on Hong Kong Island. It is December 8, 1941, and their lives are about to change forever. As bombs fall, Japanese soldiers invade, and Vincent is trapped overseas, Marie, the children, and their amahs must face the brutal occupation alone.
Based on a true story, this page-turning novel tells of Marie’s struggle to save her children from danger, disease, and starvation, and Vincent’s incredible attempt to rescue them. Will their love and determination be enough to reunite their family against all odds? Perfect for readers of historical fiction and stories of wartime resilience.
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