Download or read book The Penang Collection written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three powerful novels from a prize-winning storyteller Set before, during and after World War 2 on the beautiful Far Eastern island of Penang, these books and their memorable characters will keep you up all night reading THE PEARL OF PENANG - EVIE'S STORY In 1939, lonely and without prospects, Evie Fraser accepts a marriage proposal by post from a man she barely knows. Evie leaves her quiet English village for a new life on the exotic tropical island of Penang. Soon she finds herself pitched against her new husband on the one hand and the shallow spiteful world of the expatriate British on the other. Has she made a terrible life-changing mistake? Winner of the 2020 BookBrunch Selfies award for Adult Fiction PRISONER FROM PENANG - MARY'S STORY In late 1941, when the Japanese attack Penang, Mary Helston flees to the safe haven of Singapore, only for it to fall within weeks. Imprisoned by the Japanese on the nearby islands of Sumatra, Mary and her fellow women internees begin a desperate struggle for survival. But it's not only the Japanese and starvation that Mary is up against, as with her in the camp is the one woman Mary has good cause to loathe with a passion. A PAINTER IN PENANG - JASMINE'S STORY The war is over and Evie's unhappy step daughter, Jasmine, is desperate to return to the island of Penang where she grew up. When Mary, Evie's best friend, offers to host Jasmine, the sixteen year-old is over the moon. As Jasmine settles into her new life, enjoying her painting, communist insurgents begin the reign of terror that becomes the Malayan Emergency. Before long, Jasmine is drawn into a world of danger and secrets from the past that will force her to grow up faster than she had expected. "In this testament to the strength of female friendship and endurance under the harshest of conditions, Flynn has imagined the unimaginable - a dazzling achievement." Linda Gillard, author of The Memory Tree and House of Silence. "A powerful and moving story of atrocity and of the human heart's ability to love, endure and, perhaps, find love again." Lorna Fergusson, Author and Owner of FictionFire "a core of joy and warmth in it. It gives hope. Which is something everyone in the world needs at the moment." (Books by Bindu blog_

Download or read book The Pearl of Penang written by Clare Flynn and published by Cranbrook Press. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flynn's tenth novel explores love, marriage, the impact of war and the challenges of displacement - this time in a tropical paradise as the threat of the Japanese empire looms closer.

Download or read book The Pearl of Penang written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As World War Two looms closer, a young woman travels to a far-off tropical paradise on the promise of a new life, in this powerful and emotionally gripping love story.

Download or read book Penang Postcard Collection 1899 1930s written by Salma Nasution Khoo and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Penang Undercover written by Ewe Paik Leong and published by Monsoon Books. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In George Town, the capital of Penang, the Pearl of the Orient and a Malaysian island hugely popular with domestic and international tourists, trishaws ply the streets ferrying tourists between colonial buildings, temples, food spots and bars. The more enterprising trishaw drivers offer sightseeing with sex, sometimes with unexpected results. Through candid interviews with sources in the sex industry, as well as Penang’s trishaw riders, the author discovers shocking scams, pitiful repentances and happy-ending massages that don’t end happy. Penang Undercover also looks beyond Penang to the neon lights of neighbouring Hatyai and Bangkok in Thailand to expose the shenanigans of mamasans, bargirls, dream-makers and liars. Finally, the author unearths a few hidden nuggets from his hometown of Kuala Lumpur and the subject of his fi rst two books in the Undercover series. Typical of his style, this book is written with wit and candour.

Download or read book A Fine Pair of Shoes and Other Stories written by Flynn Clare and published by Cranbrook Press via PublishDrive. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Tapestry of True Tales from Then and Now This collection of nine short stories comes from best-selling historical fiction author Clare Flynn. There are five historical tales – four based on stories from her own family history and one a tragic tale from eighteenth century Sussex. Clare has also branched out into contemporary fiction with four intriguing stories – modern morality tales, set in England, Paris, the USA and an island in the Indian Ocean.Beautifully crafted, vividly brought to life on the page these quirky stories give an insight into human nature at its best – and its worst.

Download or read book A Painter in Penang written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic coming of age novel set during the Malayan Emergency in 1948

Download or read book Penang written by Julia De Bierre and published by Areca Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Jasmine in Paris written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this evocative and emotional novel, a young woman bravely crosses continents on a journey of discovery to the vibrant bohemian scene in Paris, determined to make a life for herself as an artist. Paris, 1949: As the train pulls into the Gare de Lyon in a cloud of steam, young art student Jasmine Barrington alights and the rush of nerves takes her by surprise: a surge of excitement mixed with fear. Revelling in her freedom, Jasmine throws herself into her studies at the prestigious Beaux Arts school by day, inspired by her handsome and charismatic teacher, Lachlan, and discovers the smoky cafés and bars of the left bank by night. But even as she falls in love with the city of light, following in the footsteps of former students she reveres, like Renoir and Degas, is far from easy. Under the discipline of the classical training she finds her creative spirit crushed and seeks comfort in the letters she receives from her home island of Penang. Howard, the man to whom she owes her life, writes of the daily dangers of the Malayan Emergency back home and longs to hear her news, hoping that she might one day return to Penang, and to him. Torn between the world she's always known, and her chance to discover who she is as an artist, can Jasmine find the courage to follow her heart? From the starry nights of post-war Paris to the war-torn jungle of the Malayan peninsula, this heartrending story of love and loss is a must-read for fans of Fiona Valpy, Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah. Readers are utterly captivated by Jasmine in Paris: "Oh my goodness! Historical fiction with lots of grit! Suspense! Romance! Heart-breaking and heart-soaring!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Adored the entire Penang series... beautifully written." Liza Perrat, author of Lake of Echoes, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Compelling and moving... Enchanting. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "SO GLAD I READ THIS. The storyline is page-turning, while vivid and atmospheric descriptions of Paris made one feel actually there." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Had me gripped from start to finish. I found myself immersed in the story and couldn't put the book down... hooked from page one. A real page-turner." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautifully written. I laughed and cried and wanted it to go on and on." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An exceptional read... Amazing." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Mesmerizing... Best book so far in this series." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A vivid evocation of post-war Paris seen through the eyes of a vulnerable young art student, hungry for love and experience. An emotional coming-of-age story." Linda Gillard, author of The Memory Tree andHouse of Silence, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brilliant... I loved this." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Fabulous." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Download or read book Penang 500 Early Postcards written by Jin Seng Cheah and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the late 19th century, Penang had become a thriving port trading in rubber, spices and tin. Its prosperity attracted immigrants from around the world and the island was a rich melting pot of Chinese, Indians, Malays, Europeans and many other peoples. The postcards reproduced in this book are drawn from the huge collection of Penang-born Professor Cheah Jin Seng, the author of Singapore: 500 Early Postcards, Malaya: 500 Early Postcards, Perak: 300 Early Postcards and Selangor: 300 Early Postcards.This title in the Early Postcards series will present a diverse array of picture postcards of Penang -- including of its capital George Town, now a World Heritage site -- from the 1890s to the 1970s.

Download or read book The Gift of Rain written by Tan Twan Eng and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2009-05-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell. The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell and has garnered comparisons to celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene. Set during the tumult of World War II, on the lush Malayan island of Penang, The Gift of Rain tells a riveting and poignant tale about a young man caught in the tangle of wartime loyalties and deceits. In 1939, sixteen-year-old Philip Hutton-the half-Chinese, half-English youngest child of the head of one of Penang's great trading families-feels alienated from both the Chinese and British communities. He at last discovers a sense of belonging in his unexpected friendship with Hayato Endo, a Japanese diplomat. Philip proudly shows his new friend around his adored island, and in return Endo teaches him about Japanese language and culture and trains him in the art and discipline of aikido. But such knowledge comes at a terrible price. When the Japanese savagely invade Malaya, Philip realizes that his mentor and sensei-to whom he owes absolute loyalty-is a Japanese spy. Young Philip has been an unwitting traitor, and must now work in secret to save as many lives as possible, even as his own family is brought to its knees.

Download or read book Penang and Its Region written by Neil Khor and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its beginnings in the late eighteenth century, the vibrant colonial port of Penang attracted a diverse range of peoples, enabled pioneering commercial enterprises, and fomented inter-ethnic collaboration and inter-cultural borrowings. The island came to be known as the 'Pearl of the Orient', and for many travellers it was their first port of call in Southeast Asia. In the early nineteenth century, Singapore displaced Penang in international trade, but the island remained a major focus of regional trade. For this reason, the story of Penang's relations with the Malay Peninsula and other parts of Southeast Asia reveal a great deal about conditions within the region.

Download or read book written by Salma Nasution Khoo and published by Areca Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Penang House written by Jon Sun Hock Lim and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a home, the Penang house was a statement of wealth, influence and cultural affiliations. Western technology combined with Eastern tastes, craftsmanship and local ways of building to create distinctive habitats appropriate to the tropical climate. A number of European professionals pioneered the practice of architecture in early twentieth-century Penang, laying the foundations for future generations of local architects. This lavishly illustrated book is an important landmark study of a glorious chapter in Malaysia's architectural history. -- publisher description.

Download or read book Permanent Collection and New Acquisitions of Penang State Art Gallery from 1965 to 1996 written by Muzium dan Balai Seni Lukis Pulau Pinang and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prisoner from Penang written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incredible story of the courage of two ordinary women incarcerated on the Indonesian islands during WW2, inspired by real-life events.

Download or read book Letters from a Patchwork Quilt written by Clare Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man is about to fulfill his dreams when he is wrongly accused of fathering his landlord's daughter. "A story of love, loss and tragedy; a heartbreaking and moving tale. " Readers' Favorite. From the author of A Greater World and Kurinji Flowers.