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After breaking out of an impregnable tomb deep underground, five-year-old Mei Choon is trapped in a city locked down in the grip of the plague. She leaves China for British Malaya where, coming of age, she escapes a house of ill repute through grit and guile. World War II catches up with Mei Choon, the woman. When the British flee Penang in a "whites-only" train, she finds herself in the thick of the Japanese aerial bombardment.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Historical saga of resilience amidst war and upheaval.
Who is this book for?
Blue Sky Mansion is a compelling story that captures the resilience of a woman navigating through turbulent times. If you enjoy historical novels full of vivid settings and complex characters facing extraordinary circumstances, this book will immerse you in a richly detailed world of love, loss, and survival.