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Alex has spent five solitary years longing to return to her father's home—a cozy bungalow in Malaya. When she finally arrives, she learns her father has been killed, killed in an ambush by terrorists. The only connection to her past and a possible future is a taciturn, somewhat forbidding stranger who may be the one to help her navigate the dangers that still loom.
Set against the backdrop of modern Malaya's perilous landscape, Anne Weale's debut novel explores grief, resilience, and unexpected romance, weaving together themes of love, loss and the search for belonging.
A taut narrative that balances personal drama with the broader dangers of a turbulent time, "Winter Is Past" invites readers into a world where the past and future collide.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Anne Weale
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