Tina Smith - Author.
Born in December 1945 to a Greek Egyptian mother and English father in what was then Palestine, Tina emigrated from Palestine to Egypt and then Greece by the age of three. Her first languages were Greek and French adding English after coming to the UK in 1952. She was an editor to a political magazine and then at 50 did a degree in Writing and Publishing and Philosophy at Middlesex University. Wrote her first book eight years ago. Recently widowed she is now writing her parent's memoir to bring their fascinating story to light. Tina currently lives in Essex near her two daughters and four grandchildren.
Found in the Med without Papers.
Memoir of a war within a war.
1920-1948 the British Mandate of Palestine was in a unique position. British,
Palestinian, Jewish, and Arab Police worked together.
Terrorism was rife, communal violence and political uncertainty were paramount while WWII fanned the flames.
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With this backcloth, Anna’s personal experience begins. A refugee story, still current today. Her naivety meant she didn’t realise her dangers or how her migrations would trailblaze her down a path to equality, feminism, adventure, and romance.
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Robert is the heroic force. A member of the police, from humble beginnings in Hackney to heroism in Palestine. A man's man, relentless go-getter. A strong loyal chivalrous protector of all around, especially Anna.