Journey to Paradise

Singapore, 1949 When Miranda moves to the Alexandra Quarter with her husband Gerry, she hopes it will bring the fresh start they need. Though their life in ex-pat society is full of luxury, Miranda can't help feeling like an outsider, and her relationship with Gerry becomes increasingly distant. When doctor Nick Wythenshaw encourages Miranda to work within the local community, she finds new purpose away from her protected world 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?'A beautiful, immersive tale that will keep you turning the pages until the end' JENNY ASHCROFT'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