Thomas Rowland, 1988, Softcover, Book Condition: Good, Unstated
"A true story that had to be told. Part One relates the dramatic escape to Australia of three young Swiss sisters during the Japanese invasion of Singapore. It traces the gradual but complete adaptation to the Australian way of life by the youngest sister, Annelies, who today resides in Sydney. Part Two is the tragic story of their parents, Mr. Arbenz, an architect and the Swiss Consul, with his wife Gritli, remained in Singapore at their respective posts in dedication to the community - this second part is translated from the recently discovered original diaries of Rudolf Arbenz." Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 330 pages. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges have a couple of marks. Covers have some shelf-wear, a few marks as well as some bumping to corners and extremiies. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Singapore / Australia; ISBN: 0959115110. ISBN/EAN: 9780959115116. Inventory No: 18512.
"A true story that had to be told. Part One relates the dramatic escape to Australia of three young Swiss sisters during the Japanese invasion of Singapore. It traces the gradual but complete adaptation to the Australian way of life by the youngest sister, Annelies, who today resides in Sydney. Part Two is the tragic story of their parents, Mr. Arbenz, an architect and the Swiss Consul, with his wife Gritli, remained in Singapore at their respective posts in dedication to the community - this second part is translated from the recently discovered original diaries of Rudolf Arbenz." Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. 330 pages. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges have a couple of marks. Covers have some shelf-wear, a few marks as well as some bumping to corners and extremiies. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Singapore / Australia; ISBN: 0959115110. ISBN/EAN: 9780959115116. Inventory No: 18512.