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Discover the captivating tale of 'Khaki Town,' Judy Nunn's enthralling historical novel that transports you back to Queensland during World War II. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, is a must-have addition to your book collection. With 400 pages of engaging storytelling, it unveils the secret wartime experiences that shaped Australia in 1942, during a time of impending threat from the Imperial Japanese Forces.
Set in March 1942, the story follows Val Callahan, the spirited publican of The Brown’s Bar in Townsville who revels in the bustling energy as American and Australian soldiers flock to her bar. As Townsville morphs into a vibrant khaki town, filled with barbed wire, gun emplacements, and lively dance halls, Nunn masterfully intertwines themes of wartime camaraderie, conflict, and resilience.
Experience the tension between American GIs and the local population, coupled with racial dynamics that provoke societal challenges. The narrative includes the arrival of a young Congressman, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who is tasked with maintaining order amidst growing unrest. This gripping historical fiction is a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in Australia’s history, celebrating both the struggles and the spirit of the times.
Don't miss out on this best-selling novel that blends history with personal stories of courage and conflict. Ideal for readers who appreciate moving tales set against the backdrop of World War II, 'Khaki Town' promises to leave you reflecting on the human experience during challenging times.
**Delivery Information:** We offer fast and reliable shipping options, ensuring your order arrives promptly. Orders are typically processed within 1-3 business days, and delivery times may vary based on your location.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143795186
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
Judy Nunn's No.1 bestseller is a breathtaking historical novel set in Queensland during World War II.
Judy Nunn's exciting new novel, a no.1 bestseller, is inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years.
It seems to have happened overnight, Val thought . How extraordinary. We've become a khaki town.
It's March 1942. Singapore has fallen. Darwin has been bombed. Australia is on the brink of being invaded by the Imperial Japanese Forces. And Val Callahan, publican of The Brown's Bar in Townsville, could not be happier as she contemplates the fortune she's making from lonely, thirsty soldiers.
Overnight the small Queensland city is transformed into the transport hub for 70,000 American and Australian soldiers destined for combat in the South Pacific. Barbed wire and gun emplacements cover the beaches. Historic buildings are commandeered. And the dance halls are in full swing with jazz, jitterbug and jive.
The Australian troops begrudge the confident, well-fed 'Yanks' who have taken over their town and their women. There's growing conflict, too, within the American ranks, because black GIs are enjoying the absence of segregation. And the white GIs don't like it.
As racial violence explodes through the ranks of the military, a young United States Congressman, Lyndon Baines Johnson, is sent to Townsville by his president to investigate. 'Keep a goddamned lid on it, Lyndon,' he is told, 'lest it explode in our faces ...'
Set in March 1942, the story follows Val Callahan, the spirited publican of The Brown’s Bar in Townsville who revels in the bustling energy as American and Australian soldiers flock to her bar. As Townsville morphs into a vibrant khaki town, filled with barbed wire, gun emplacements, and lively dance halls, Nunn masterfully intertwines themes of wartime camaraderie, conflict, and resilience.
Experience the tension between American GIs and the local population, coupled with racial dynamics that provoke societal challenges. The narrative includes the arrival of a young Congressman, Lyndon Baines Johnson, who is tasked with maintaining order amidst growing unrest. This gripping historical fiction is a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in Australia’s history, celebrating both the struggles and the spirit of the times.
Don't miss out on this best-selling novel that blends history with personal stories of courage and conflict. Ideal for readers who appreciate moving tales set against the backdrop of World War II, 'Khaki Town' promises to leave you reflecting on the human experience during challenging times.
**Delivery Information:** We offer fast and reliable shipping options, ensuring your order arrives promptly. Orders are typically processed within 1-3 business days, and delivery times may vary based on your location.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143795186
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
Judy Nunn's No.1 bestseller is a breathtaking historical novel set in Queensland during World War II.
Judy Nunn's exciting new novel, a no.1 bestseller, is inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years.
It seems to have happened overnight, Val thought . How extraordinary. We've become a khaki town.
It's March 1942. Singapore has fallen. Darwin has been bombed. Australia is on the brink of being invaded by the Imperial Japanese Forces. And Val Callahan, publican of The Brown's Bar in Townsville, could not be happier as she contemplates the fortune she's making from lonely, thirsty soldiers.
Overnight the small Queensland city is transformed into the transport hub for 70,000 American and Australian soldiers destined for combat in the South Pacific. Barbed wire and gun emplacements cover the beaches. Historic buildings are commandeered. And the dance halls are in full swing with jazz, jitterbug and jive.
The Australian troops begrudge the confident, well-fed 'Yanks' who have taken over their town and their women. There's growing conflict, too, within the American ranks, because black GIs are enjoying the absence of segregation. And the white GIs don't like it.
As racial violence explodes through the ranks of the military, a young United States Congressman, Lyndon Baines Johnson, is sent to Townsville by his president to investigate. 'Keep a goddamned lid on it, Lyndon,' he is told, 'lest it explode in our faces ...'