A Town Like Alice Summary
Nevil Shute

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A Town Like Alice Summary

A Town Like Alice tells the story of a plucky young Englishwoman who becomes a legend in Malaya during World War II, inherits a fortune, marries her true love, and wisely uses her money to transform an Australian ghost town into a thriving community.

When Douglas Macfadden dies in Scotland, his lawyer, Noel Strachan, finds his sole-surviving heir, 27-year-old great-niece Jean Paget. She and her brother Donald work in Malaya before...

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Nevil Shute Biographies (1)

Nevil Shute Norway

2,702 words, approx. 10 pages

Nevil Shute Norway, who wrote under the name Nevil Shute, is not much studied in literature courses, nor are there many articles and books about him; but his annual income from royalties was extensive... Read more