About the Author

Barbara studied at Chichester University as a mature student for a BA [Hons] in Humanities and subsequently secured a post as a lecturer at Chichester College of Further Education teaching mature students. Leaving to follow her passion of Women's History she completed a MA by research in Modern British Women's History at London Metropolitan University in 2010. Following research carried out on the MA in relation to women's internment in the Far East her time has been divided between research for this work in Singapore and the UK alongside various projects, concerts and talks on this extraordinary story.

Reviews

"Coombes's book further honors the memories of these brave women and tells a narrative that has not been a traditional part of World War II history."-- "Asian Review of Books"

"Readers will certainly pause to wipe away a tear or two since this extraordinary story is true."-- "ARGunners.com"