A Town Like Alice

This classic novel follows the journey of Jean Paget, a young Englishwoman who, after surviving the harrowing experiences of World War II in Malaya, sets out to transform a small Australian town. Her story is one of resilience, love, and the power of determination. The narrative weaves between past and present, exploring themes of survival, cultural adaptation, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. The book is a testament to the enduring human spirit and the ability to create change in the most unexpected places.

Published 1952

Binding of book is slightly loose. Moderate foxing on front and back covers with tear(s) and fraying of edges. Moderate foxing on spine with a tear in the top of the spine and some fading. Heavy tanning and moderate foxing on top edge. Moderate tanning and foxing on fore edge and bottom edge. Moderate foxing on insides of endpapers. Writings in marker ink on inside of cover. Slight foxing on certain pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Moderate tanning on margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read