A Town Like Alice

In this gripping tale, twenty-year-old Jean Paget finds herself captured during the Japanese invasion of Malaya and is forced to march through the jungle with other European women and children. Along the way, they encounter Australian prisoners, including Joe Harman, who bravely helps them steal food but suffers severe punishment for his actions. After the war, Jean seeks out Joe in Australia, and together they envision transforming his small outback town into a vibrant community, setting the stage for a journey of hope and resilience.