Journey to Paradise

An epic story set against the backdrop of post-war Singapore about a woman who finds herself torn between love and duty, perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies and Jenny Ashcroft.

Paula Greenlees has an undergraduate degree in English and European Thought and Literature, and a Masters Degree in Creative Writing. She spent three years living in Singapore surrounded by the history and culture that provided the inspiration for her first novel, Journey To Paradise.

'A beautiful, immersive tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end' JENNY ASHCROFT 
 
Singapore, 1949. When Miranda steps onto the pier with her husband Gerry she hopes 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. But 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? 
 
'Guaranteed to transport you to exotic climes and engross you in the story of its troubled heroine...A terrific debut for Paula Greenlees' LIZ TRENOW 
 
'Paula's novel transports the reader to a long-forgotten and fascinating time...An enchanting, evocative debut!' LOUISE FEIN

Paula Greenlees

A captivating gripping escapist WW2 Malaya historical fiction novel

Malaya, 1920: Two girls make a promise in the shadows of the jungle. A promise that life won't let them easily keep. 
 
Malaya, 1941: Ella is running her late father's tin mine in the Kledang hills, while Noor works as her cook. 
When the war that felt so far away suddenly arrives on their doorstep, Ella is torn apart from her family. Her daughter Grace is left in Noor's care as Japanese soldiers seize the mine. 
 
Ella is forced to make an impossible choice that takes her to England, thousands of miles from home. She is desperate to be reunited with her loved ones. But will the life she returns to be anything like the life she left behind? 
 
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Praise for Paula Greenlees: 
 
'This atmospheric tale celebrates loyalty and courage' People's Friend 
 
'Paula's novel transports the reader to a long-forgotten and fascinating time...' LOUISE FEIN 
 
'Guaranteed to transport you to exotic climes and engross you in the story of its troubled heroine' LIZ TRENOW 
 
'A beautiful, immersive tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end' JENNY ASHCROFT

Paula Greenlees

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