A new drama from Australian’s best historical fiction author!
Khaki Town, Judy Nunn’s exciting new novel, is inspired by a true wartime story that has remained a well-kept secret for over seventy years.
Khaki Town is the fantastic new novel from Judy Nunn, set in the north eastern town of Townsville during the second world war. It’s the story of hostile race relations between the black and white American soldiers stationed in the town and features a host of both American and Australian characters who are vivid and well developed.
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The A and C Companies of the 96th division of the American Army are in Townsville to build a new base and an airport, but not everyone is happy to have them there. The White Australia Policy is in full effect and the Australian government is hesitant to have Negro soldiers on Australian soil. The locals though, tough publican Val, girlfolk Betty and Jill, Aunty Edie and intrepid reporter Pete, are happy to bring the new soldiers into their lives. Tensions still arise though and when the soldiers are banned from the town, the situation explodes in a violent and deadly riot.
A fictionalised account of true events, Nunn’s latest book demonstrates her amazing skill at character building. Well researched and very realistic, Khaki Town will stick with you for a long while.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
