Journey to Paradise

In 1949, Miranda moves to Singapore with her husband, Gerry, hoping to start over and heal from her past. However, their life in Singapore is far from perfect, and they struggle to find true friends. When Miranda meets doctor Nick Wythenshaw, she finds new purpose and a new way of life. But as riots erupt across the region and danger draws close to home, Miranda must make an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice everything she holds dear to find happiness?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Cornerstone

A captivating tale that will keep you engrossed until the very end!

Singapore, 1949. Miranda steps onto the pier with her husband, Gerry, hoping that their move will bring the fresh start she needs and a chance to heal the scars from her past. Gerry's role at the British foreign office affords them a beautiful house and invites the best parties in town. However, their life feels worlds apart from England, and true friends are hard to find.

When doctor Nick Wythenshaw encourages Miranda to work within the local community, she finds new purpose that opens her eyes to a new way of life. But as riots erupt across the region and danger draws close to home, Miranda must make an impossible choice. Will she sacrifice everything she holds dear to find happiness?

This novel is guaranteed to transport you to exotic climes and engross you in the story of its troubled heroine. It is a terrific debut for Paula Greenlees, and it is sure to leave you wanting more.

LIZ TRENOW praises Paula's novel for transporting the reader to a long-forgotten and fascinating time. She calls it an enchanting, evocative debut!

LOUISE FEIN also praises the novel, calling it a captivating tale that will keep you engrossed until the very end!

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 172 x 248 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787466166