Heartache on West India Dock Road

<h2>A BRAND-NEW heart-stirring and emotional WW2 saga of friendship courage and the power of community perfect for fans of Jean Fullerton Donna Douglas and <em>Call the Midwife</em> </h2><p><strong>1941 - Amid the bombs falling over London s East End the residents of West India Dock Road endure wartime with courage defiance and a good dose of humour.</strong></p><p>From nights spent sheltering together in the Underground station to sharing gossip pastimes and meals they lean on each other as their world is turned upside down.</p><p>Since the bombing of her family s boarding house Charity has held her loved ones together and now with her heart set on becoming a sugar girl working for Tate & Lyle she s determined to forge a new path despite prejudice about her relationship with the Indian soldier she loves.</p><p>Her best friend Divya serves up warmth and spice in her beloved curry house but is hiding a secret that grows more urgent with each passing day. What will happen when it is revealed?</p><p>Ruth is a newcomer recently arrived from wartorn Europe and haunted by the atrocities she s experienced. On West India Dock Road she finds not just refuge but an unlikely family.</p><p>As heartache affects them all and bonds are tested can these three women find hope and happiness even in the darkest of times?</p><p><strong>A sweeping heart-warming wartime saga of love sacrifice and the power of community.</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for Renita D'Silva:</strong></p><p>'<strong>Beautifully told.</strong> I became immersed in Divya's world.' <em>Patricia McBride</em></p><p>'A beautifully descriptive <strong>original and emotional</strong> story. I loved Divya she s a very brave strong and clever leading lady.' <em>Jane Lark</em></p><p> Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking An <strong>absolutely gripping and totally addictive story</strong> that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. <em>Reader review</em></p><p> I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that <strong>I read it in one sitting</strong>. <em>Reader review</em></p><p> <strong>Stunning! Renita D Silva s writing is sublime.</strong> Inspired me with every page An important story that embraced my heart. <em>Reader review</em></p><p> <strong>Fabulous Fascinating</strong> My heart broke. <em>Reader review</em></p><p> <strong>Both heartbreaking and warming</strong> It will change you Food for the soul. <em>Reader review</em></p><p> A joy A <strong>wonderful evocative</strong> read. <em>Reader review</em></p>