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Before Raffles, before Rajah Brooke, there was Francis Light, the 18th-century trailblazer in the Malay Archipelago. A paradise on earth. Penang – the Pearl of the Orient – has fulfilled its promise, becoming the most vibrant port in the Indies in a few short years. But paradise comes at a price for Francis Light and his family. Penang’s meteoric rise from deserted island to thriving port attracts unwanted attention from both the Dutch and the French, while the Sultan of Kedah rages at the treachery of the British. As the 18th century draws to a close, Penang must fortify and prepare for war, and Light’s partner, Martinha Rozells, learns to negotiate the murky waters of colonial prejudice and corruption for the sake of her family.

British by birth, Rose Gan first arrived in Kuala Lumpur in 1978 and has been living and working between both UK and South East Asia ever since. Married to a Malaysian, and formerly a teacher of History and Latin in UK and Malaysia, Rose was also Vice Chair for Museums of the Indonesian Heritage Society, a guide and docent in Museum National Indonesia, Jakarta, and Muzium Negara and the Textile Museum in KL. In addition to lecturing to cultural associations, Rose has been actively involved with museum publications in Malaysia and Indonesia, both as a writer and editor.

* Tells the backstory of the establishment of the British settlement of Penang (Adelaides twin city).
* Tells the story of Francis Light, founder of Penang, and William Light, founder of Adelaide.
* Features real people and events in British and Malaysian history.
* Well-received by the media in UK and Malaysia.
* Adelaide and Penang celebrate 50 years of sister cities.
* Four books in the series.
* Author has spoken at events in Malaysia, Singapore and UK.
* Thursday 26 October 2023 - Author Rose Gan (British) will speak about the series at Burnside Library Adelaide (part of Adelaide-Penang 50th Twin City Anniversary)

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