The Pearl of Penang

After the death of her wife, Evie Fraser receives an unexpected marriage proposal from Douglas Barrington, a widowed plantation owner offering her a new life on the exotic island of Penang. As their relationship develops amidst the vibrant yet challenging expatriate community, Evie grapples with questions about Douglas’s true motives and the obstacles posed by love, societal expectations, and the looming threat of war. Flynn’s tenth novel weaves themes of love, displacement, and the impact of history into a compelling tropical backdrop.