The purple plain
Bates, H. E. (Herbert Ernest), 1905-19742006
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Burma during the Second World War is the setting for this acclaimed story of survival. Embittered by his young wife's death in the Blitz, Forrester finds renewal and love with the inhabitants of a mission community in Burma. But just as he begins to rediscover life, further tragedy threatens.
Main title:
The purple plain / H.E. Bates.
Imprint:
London : Methuen, 2006.
Collation:
268 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Michael Joseph, 1948.
ISBN:
9780413775979 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.912
Language:
English
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BRN:
946481
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