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Ann Bennett

The Amulet N/A Book

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WWII Singapore historical fiction
Multigenerational family mystery
Award-winning author Ann Bennett
Unputdownable emotional journey
Cross-cultural wartime romance
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From awardwinning author Ann Bennett, comes a new, heartbreaking novel set in Singapore, during World War Two.Perfect for fans of Dinah Jeffries and Victoria Hislop.After her mothers death, Lara discovers a beautiful amulet amongst her belongings, engraved with the words "for Suria."Suspecting Suria to be the grandmother she never met, Lara travels to Singapore to find out why her mother was committed to the care of a local orphanage during World War Two.In 1941, Suria, a poor Malay girl working in a tailors shop and living in a communal warehouse, is befriended by a British officer, Charles Simmonds. They start to grow close, but war threatens to engulf Singapore and tear them apart.While delving into her grandmothers past, Lara is forced to confront betrayal and brutality as she learns some disturbing truths about families and friendships...Praise for Ann BennettA vivid account of a brutal period, and a searing exploration of trauma, memory and loss..The Lady Magazine.Have just discovered this writer ... So descriptive of the Far East. Harrowing in parts but unputdownable! Best author I have read in a very long time.Amazon Reviewer.This was a story of love, passion and cruelty I could not put down .... Lizeanne Lloyd Lost in a Good BookI raced through this book in just over twentyfour hours ... I literally could not put it down. Bibliobeth Goodreads.I really loved this haunting, powerful and beautiful novel. Amazon Reviewer

SKU: M9781739100964
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Binding: N/A;348 pages; Publisher: Andaman Press; Classification: N/A; Weight: 499.66 g; Dimensions: N/A

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