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Sisters Under The Rising Sun by Heather Morris
I give this book 4.5 stars.
1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. As the island burns, Australian nurse Nesta James joins English musician Norah Chambers and the terrified cargo of people, crammed aboard the HMS Vyner Brooke. After only two days at sea, the ship is bombarded and sunk. Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of Indonesia only to be captured and held in a Japanese POW camp.The friendships they build with the dozens of other women in the camps will give them the hope, strength and camaraderie they need in order to stay alive.
“Know now of them. Remember them.” A deeply moving account based on real people and events this novel had me totally absorbed while reading.A powerful insight into the horrifying atrocities and the resilience and bravery of the innocent women,children,nurses caught up in it. A story told by the narrative of two women, detailing the indurance,survival and friendships,make this a heart wrenching book that will stay with me.Especially after reading the authors note which includes names,details and afterwords from family members.With thanks to Netgalley,Heather Morris and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for my chance to read and review this book.
I give this book 4.5 stars.
1942. Singapore is falling to the Japanese Army. As the island burns, Australian nurse Nesta James joins English musician Norah Chambers and the terrified cargo of people, crammed aboard the HMS Vyner Brooke. After only two days at sea, the ship is bombarded and sunk. Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of Indonesia only to be captured and held in a Japanese POW camp.The friendships they build with the dozens of other women in the camps will give them the hope, strength and camaraderie they need in order to stay alive.
“Know now of them. Remember them.” A deeply moving account based on real people and events this novel had me totally absorbed while reading.A powerful insight into the horrifying atrocities and the resilience and bravery of the innocent women,children,nurses caught up in it. A story told by the narrative of two women, detailing the indurance,survival and friendships,make this a heart wrenching book that will stay with me.Especially after reading the authors note which includes names,details and afterwords from family members.With thanks to Netgalley,Heather Morris and Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre for my chance to read and review this book.