Van Friese klei tot tropenuniform (hardcover, 3rd edition)

A beautiful true story

The hardcover version of Gerda Hartkamp's book Van Friese klei tot tropenuniform (From Frisian Clay to Tropical Uniform) is a historical novel based on the incredible, courageous story of Gerda's grandparents during the Pacific War.

What is this book about?

Anne, from Friesland, is nineteen years old when he enlists as a soldier in the Royal Dutch East Indies Army (KNIL). Once on Java, he meets Charlotte, a native of the island. She is the love of his life, and together they lead a wonderful existence.

When the Japanese army invades and annexes the Dutch East Indies, everything changes. Dutch soldiers are imprisoned in prisoner-of-war camps, and for Anne , this marks the beginning of a terrible period.

Charlotte is twenty-eight years old when she becomes pregnant and, with four small children, has to survive as an "outdoor camper" under harsh conditions. On the island of Java, she lives in constant fear of being imprisoned with her children in the women's camp by a Dutch soldier.

While Anne is forced to perform hard labor in several internment camps and fights for his life, Charlotte tries to keep herself and the children going under the Japanese regime. When Anne is transferred for the third time, the question arises whether she will ever see him alive again.

True historical novel

Gerda Hartkamp made her debut with Van Friese klei naar tropenuniform (From Frisian Clay to Tropical Uniform). It is a true historical novel about her grandparents, which was written after extensive research.

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The hardcover version of Gerda Hartkamp's book Van Friese klei tot tropenuniform (From Frisian Clay to Tropical Uniform) is already in its third printing. Order it now and the book will be sent by mail within 1-2 business days. Then you can immerse yourself in this extraordinary true story.