Synopsis:
It’s 1942, East London. The Second World War is in full swing, and eighteen-year-old Nellie Morrison is just grateful to be alive. Air raids are common, but thankfully, Nellie and her family always manage to remain safe in the underground shelters. Attempting to live life as normal during a war isn’t simple, but with her friends and family, Nellie has been doing well. Enter Ray, an American Airman, that after a happen chance encounter, is immediately taken by Nellie…as is she with him. Suddenly, Nellie’s dreams of traveling the world and experiencing life to the fullest degree don’t seem so far-fetched. And with Ray by her side, the opportunity to an exciting new life is within reach. But then, during an air raid, awful tragedy strikes, and Nellie’s world falls apart. Now, Nellie must learn how to navigate this new normal. Her life, once filled with hope and love, is now riddled with loss and fear. What follows is a harrowing, inspiring tale of standing strong in the face of adversity and never losing faith in love.
What To Expect:
This adult historical fiction contains multiple POVs and describes the true tragedy of the Bethnal Green tragedy of 1943. With the background of World War 2, readers can expect a clean romance that struggles to survive after tragedy strikes.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – “damn/hell”
Sexual Content: Clean – Hand holding, kissing
Violence: Moderate to Heavy – War time, mass casualty deaths + descriptions, including children
Substance Use: Mild – Drinking, of age
Prejudices: Mild – Describing reign of Hitler/Nazis
Religious Themes: Church going family, angst against God, use of “oh my god / dear god”
Other Topics: Mild – Pregnancy out of wedlock
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