Millie Bobby Brown

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Nineteen Steps (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Love blooms in the darkest days...

Discover this heart-wrenching, life-affirming tale of first romance in the face of the tragic events of an often forgotten piece of WW2 history.

'Will make you swoon, laugh, and even cry' Daily Mirror

'A dazzling debut' Woman's Own

'A spellbinding read' Fiona Davis

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London, 1942.

Despite the raging war, spirited 18-year-old Nellie Morris lives a quiet life in the tight-knit East End community of Bethnal Green. Her family and friends all tease that she will marry air raid warden Billy, the boy next door who's always been sweet on her.

The arrival of Ray, a handsome American airman stationed nearby, causes Nellie to question everything she thought she knew about her future.

Nellie's new-found happiness is short-lived when a tragic accident occurs during an air raid. Even the closest family can't escape the devastation of war, and as the secrets and truth about that fateful night become clear, they threaten to tear Nellie - and those dearest to her - apart.

'There is no healing without remembering, and there is no remembering without stories. So thank goodness Brown's Nanny Ruth, who was a survivor of the crush, told her granddaughter what she remembered...You might open Nineteen Steps for the celebrity name, but stick with it for the history of an under-recognized event of World War II.' New York Times

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Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
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• Größe: 2.37MB
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Autor

Millie Bobby Brown is an actress and producer best known for playing Eleven in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things.

On the big screen, Brown has starred in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and its sequel Godzilla vs. Kong. She also starred in and produced the popular Netflix mystery film franchise Enola Holmes and its 2022 sequel Enola Holmes 2.

In 2019, Brown launched her own vegan and cruelty free makeup and skincare line, florence by mills. The brand received the "Launch of the Year" honour at Women's Wear Daily's Beauty Inc Awards.

In November 2018, UNICEF named Brown the organization's newest Goodwill Ambassador. Earlier that year, Brown was also named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780008530280
• Artikelnr.: 68443730

Rezensionen

"Valuable... There is no healing without remembering, and there is no remembering without stories. So thank goodness Brown's Nanny Ruth, who was a survivor of the crush, told her granddaughter what she remembered... You might open Nineteen Steps for the celebrity name, but stick with it for the history of an under-recognized event of World War II." - New York Times Book Review

"The book is really about making your way when consumed by grief. And in that aspect it succeeds, painting a brave portrait of Nellie and her family and friends as they struggle to survive and find happiness in a world gone mad... [Brown's] late, beloved grandmother would assuredly be proud of this first effort." -

Associated Press

"Millie Bobby Brown may be best known for taking down Demogorgons in Stranger Things and solving impossible cases as Enola Holmes, but the actress establishes herself as an equally powerful writer with her poignant debut novel Nineteen Steps. Inspired by true events from her family history...Brown refuses to shy away from the realities of war in her coming-of-age story, exploring love, loss, and courage in a way that is both bold and intensely moving." - Entertainment Weekly

"[An] emotionally layered debut... Brown's narrative, which is based on real events, effectively balances the danger and deprivations of war in a city under siege with the joys of family, friends, and romance. This highly charged historical romance offers intimate insight into WWII London and the challenges of overcoming loss." - Publishers Weekly

"My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed! Dreamer Nellie Morris spends her days typing and her nights sheltering from the German bombers screaming overhead, imagining a bigger world beyond her East End London roots-and a burgeoning romance with an American airman offers hope beyond the end of the war. But one terrible night at the nearby air raid shelter tears Nellie's world apart and she must find the courage to make a new life from the wreckage. Millie Bobby Brown pens a sweet, sensitive coming-of-age story drawn from her own family history-Nineteen Steps is a lovely read for fans everywhere." - Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye

"In this remarkable debut, Brown brings to life an unfamiliar-and shocking-tragedy that took place during World War II in London's East End. Supported by a rich cast of characters, her tale of first love, poignant regrets, and the search for truth makes for a spellbinding read. Enthralling." - Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Spectacular

"Centered around a real-life historical event that counts as the UK's largest loss of civilian life during the Second World War, Nineteen Steps shines a brilliant light on a dark moment in history. Actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown soars in her debut novel, bringing to life the joy and heartache of wartime England, as well as the visceral terror that came with frequent German bombings over London. Full of heartbreak and hope, and overflowing with vibrant characters you'll root hard for, Nineteen Steps will plunge you into the 1940s East End and will stay in your heart for a long time to come." - Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

"Heartfelt and warm, with quietly heroic characters that embody the innocence of first love and wartime patriotism, Brown's debut is sure to be popular among readers who enjoy novels that bring lesser-known notable events from the past to life." - Booklist