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On the cusp of a world in turmoil, Singapore is depicted as a vibrant trading post where people of many origins mingle and jostle together. In 1927, three young residents begin to question whether this disparate island can truly be their home, setting the stage for stories of identity, social change, and the looming shadow of the coming war.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Meira Chand
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