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Set in Malaya during 1941, the story follows Connie Thornton, who appears to lead a privileged life as a British rubber plantation owner's wife. However, beneath the surface of her seemingly fortunate existence lies a profound sense of oppression and dissatisfaction. Struggling with boredom and a loveless marriage, Connie's world is turned upside down amidst the chaos of war, leading her to confront her desires and the possibility of love in desperate times.
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The White Pearl, Kate Furnivall
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- The White Pearl
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Furnivall
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 450
- ISBN13
- 9780425241004
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Romance, Historical Fiction, Wars, World War II, English Literature, Asia, Malaysia, Exoticism
- First published
- 2010
- Original title
- The White Pearl
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set in Malaya during 1941, the story follows Connie Thornton, who appears to lead a privileged life as a British rubber plantation owner's wife. However, beneath the surface of her seemingly fortunate existence lies a profound sense of oppression and dissatisfaction. Struggling with boredom and a loveless marriage, Connie's world is turned upside down amidst the chaos of war, leading her to confront her desires and the possibility of love in desperate times.