A Painter in Penang

Released: February 23, 2021
Length: 10 hrs 5 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Clare Flynn

Sixteen-year-old Jasmine Barrington, born in Penang, longs to leave her life in Kenya behind, and an unexpected opportunity to stay with friends on a rubber estate offers her a chance to return to her roots. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1948 Malayan Emergency, her journey involves confronting personal secrets, growing pains, and the dangers of a country in turmoil. Throughout her experiences, her passion for painting remains a steady source of hope and resilience.

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