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Victory Days for West India Dock Road
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781836172949
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 266
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
June, 1944. As news of D-Day reaches London, the residents of West India Dock Road dare to celebrate. But amid the bunting, shared food and children's laughter lie fear, grief and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Divya has built a life for herself and her son that she once thought impossible, in a community that has become family. Yet will an unexpected letter destroy the fragile peace she has fought so hard for?
Meanwhile, there's an unexpected romance with an American GI for nurse Ruth. But when prejudice and uncertainty shadow every promise, will they be able to find happiness and acceptance?
As loyalties are tested and old wounds resurface, the residents of West India Dock Road must once again lean on one another to find the courage to keep going - and finally achieve victory.
A heartfelt, uplifting wartime saga about love, strength and the power of community.
Praise for Renita D'Silva:
'Beautifully told. I became immersed in Divya's world.' Patricia McBride
'A beautifully descriptive, original and emotional story. I loved Divya, she's a very brave, strong and clever leading lady.' Jane Lark
'Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking... An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.' Reader review
'I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting.' Reader review
'Stunning!... Renita D'Silva's writing is sublime. Inspired me with every page... An important story that embraced my heart.' Reader review
'Fabulous... Fascinating... My heart broke.' Reader review
'Both heartbreaking and warming... It will change you... Food for the soul.' Reader review
'A joy... A wonderful, evocative read.' Reader review
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