Rich Man's Folly — Margaret Tanner

Revised Edition. A rich man's folly leaves a devastating legacy. As the world teeters on the brink of World War II, Paul Ashfield travels to Australia in search of the mother who deserted him. He falls in love with Daphne Clarke and they decide to marry, but Paul discovers a long held family secret that rips them apart. In Singapore, they meet again, and sort out their differences. They marry just prior to Singapore being invaded by the Japanese. In the chaotic aftermath, each believe the other has died during the bombing.  They are finally re-united in an English church, where  Paul is about to enter into an arranged marriage. Will Daphne save him from committing bigamy? And what about his declaration of undying love for her?