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Amber Road
Amber Road
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As an empire is swept away, a young woman's world is ripped apart...
It's 1941 and seventeen-year-old Victoria Khoo lives in luxury in colonial Singapore. Her carefree days are spent fantasising about marrying Sebastian Boustead, scion of a great British merchant family, and becoming mistress of his imposing mansion on Amber Road.
Not even Sebastian's arrival from London with his new fiancée, Elizabeth Nightingale, can dampen her dreams…
Then the war reaches Asia and ‘Fortress Singapore' abruptly surrenders to the Japanese. As the inhabitants are deserted by Britain, Victoria is forced to protect both her family and her rival, Elizabeth, from the cruelty of the occupation.
Victoria's old life has vanished in a heartbeat - but nothing will stand in the way of her destiny. Not the war. Not Elizabeth. And certainly not Joe Spencer, the charismatic Australian who both charms and infuriates her at every turn… - See more at: http://www.randomhouse.com.au/books/b...
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Historical wartime romance with resilience and rivalry.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories of strength and love during tumultuous times, Amber Road offers a vivid glimpse into Singapore's wartime upheaval. The character of Victoria is tenacious and compelling, navigating through loss, love, and survival amidst the chaos of World War Two. Readers who enjoy dramatic historical settings with emotional depth will find this story both captivating and inspiring.