It is based on a little-known event in Australian history that Pamela tripped over on a small island off Singapore, in a shrine to 'the German Girl'
Australia jailed 7000 'enemy aliens' of German origin during World War 1. Most of these were men. But 84 were children.
It's 1914. The world is on the brink
of war. Gretta, daughter of a German businessman, lives a privileged life in
Singapore. Tilly, daughter of a German-born baker, lives a modest life in
Brisbane. Two very different lives. But the girls will spend the next four
years together, in Australia. In an internment camp. Jailed.
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