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Victory Days for West India Dock Road
- Author
- Renita D’Silva
- Narrator
- Nikki Patel
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 1 July 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
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.
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
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Details
- Author
- Renita D’Silva
- Narrator
- Nikki Patel
- Duration
- 8 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836172918
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Generational sagas, Romance in uniform, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Historical romance
Synopsis
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.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
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