Adventure, Romance, and War in the Far East is a captivating true story based on the diary and memoir of Iris Hay-Edie. Iris, a spirited Scottish girl, grew up in the glamorous French Riviera during the 1920s. Fleeing her strict mother, she embarked on an incredible journey around the world and through the Far East during the 1930s when these regions were still remote colonies of European empires.
Her adventures take her to Hong Kong, where she falls in love just before the Japanese invasion of the island. The harrowing experiences of surviving the bombing of her home, escaping prison camp, and fleeing across China, over the Himalayas, to India and Kashmir make for a gripping narrative.
Iris's outgoing and positive personality shines through in her account, and the inclusion of old photos and postcards adds depth to her story. It provides a historical glimpse into the life of a rebellious and independent woman during an era of colonial powers, decadence, the brutal Pacific War, and the transformation of the Far East into the thriving Asia we know today.
