Descrizione
Set against the backdrop of early 1940s Malaysia, a tranquil English colony blissfully thrives, unaware of the encroaching turmoil that threatens their idyllic existence. The inhabitants bask in their untroubled lifestyle, but as the shadows of conflict start to loom, the veneer of their serene life begins to crack.
Oswald Wynd masterfully captures the tension between comfort and chaos, illustrating how the characters navigate their shifting reality. As the first signs of unrest manifest, their reactions reveal the fragility of human resolve in the face of adversity, forcing them to confront their vulnerability in a rapidly changing world.
Oswald Wynd masterfully captures the tension between comfort and chaos, illustrating how the characters navigate their shifting reality. As the first signs of unrest manifest, their reactions reveal the fragility of human resolve in the face of adversity, forcing them to confront their vulnerability in a rapidly changing world.
Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
311 pagine
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 1, 1981
Editore
Ticknor & Fields
ISBN-10
0899190472
ISBN-13
9780899190471