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Island In The Centre

by Rex Shelley
₱300.15 ₱209.70 30% off
Island In The Centre - Thryft
Island In The Centre - Thryft

Island In The Centre's appeal in 8 words: Multicultural tale of love in colonial Singapore.

Island In The Centre is a recommended read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on cultural diversity. The book brilliantly captures the complexities of colonial Singapore through the experiences of its characters, including a mixed-race couple facing societal taboos, a European couple struggling to adapt to a new environment, and a Chinese businessman navigating his place in a changing world. Shelley's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative make for a compelling and insightful read.

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Island In The Centre

by Rex Shelley
₱300.15 ₱209.70 30% off
ISBN: 9789814346252
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱1,346.85
Authors: Rex Shelley
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd
Date of Publication: 2011-10-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 10 readers)

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Book by Shelley, Rex
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Island In The Centre's appeal in 8 words: Multicultural tale of love in colonial Singapore.

Island In The Centre is a recommended read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on cultural diversity. The book brilliantly captures the complexities of colonial Singapore through the experiences of its characters, including a mixed-race couple facing societal taboos, a European couple struggling to adapt to a new environment, and a Chinese businessman navigating his place in a changing world. Shelley's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative make for a compelling and insightful read.