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Nineteen Steps
- Narrated by: Millie Bobby Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
The debut novel from global star Millie Bobby Brown, read by the author
Love blooms in the darkest days…
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.
Critic reviews
’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
‘This novel will make you swoon, laugh, and even cry, because some parts are truly devastating, especially when you remember it's based on true events. . .It’s thought-provoking and easy to read – one to pop on your cosy autumn TBR pile.’ Daily Mirror
‘Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel beautifully portrays her grandmother’s experience. . .[and] shrewdly portrays the difficult hsitory of a tragedy that is often overlooked.’ The i Paper
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- Mayuri
- 21-10-23
Bethnal Green is a very special place
Very good story and brought back so many memories as I walked those streets hundreds of times and can picture every one. The accents were a bit off putting but still enjoyed the story but was very predictable .
Can imagine it being picked up for a TV film maybe?
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-24
Beautiful
Wonderfully written. Could listen to it all again. Milly Bobby Brown read it perfectly. I really felt like I was living the story and felt emerged in it. A must read…
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-09-23
Good story, but very predictable
This is a very well written novel, the story is very gripping and easy to imagine happening. I did find that every event that happened was extremely predictable. A good book nevertheless.
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- Old Rosie
- 24-09-23
A Leap of Faith, Perhaps
A great book to listen to. Great mix of fact and fiction. The romance was beautifully penned. The story made me think of the film "Yanks". The narration was a bit difficult to follow. Not sure which of the women was speaking. Will read the book for myself. Hope Millie writes more.
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- Mrs TJ Harwood
- 09-01-24
perfect choice
I really enjoyed this book. I was invested from the start. I must admit I am a suckered for a wartime romance but the story was much more than this. It tells the story or a real life tragedy with great heartache.
The narration was fine, some pronunciation could be annoying but definitely did not put me off.
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- Natalie
- 26-03-24
Spectacular
What an amazing rollercoaster of a story! I felt every emotion! I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much as I did if I had tried to read the physical copy
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- The Shopping Angel
- 30-03-24
Absolutely astounding tale, could NOT stop listening!!
This isn't my usual type of read, but as I do dabble in family history/DNA investigation, I thought I'd give it a go. Such an engaging story! & such an awful incident, which is written so well I felt as if I lived it... I confess, I cried thru most of it!! Finished this audio book in 2 days. Cannot recommend it enough👌
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- MR L CONSTABLE
- 26-05-24
The love the way things are said the sadness the way that got out of it it’s so meaningful to life
I love this is book I wanted to cry at times but at times I was happy to hear her being happy the sadness of life of world war 2 it’s so sad but so true the love in this book is up and down but the main bit is it’s real and it happened to all the lives lost the 100 and 7 something people you will always be in my heart love this book love Millie Bobby brown this is just so good .
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- Ms Joy T Chance
- 13-09-23
Bethnal Green, my safe place.
Thank you , thank you Millie, you brought back soo many images, truths and experiences of time and life in Bethnal Green.
The year for me was 1978. I'd come running to the East End to be safe and build a new life. Many local people took me under their wings. Shared their kind warmth and positive spirit with me.
My story is a strange one. However Ruth's story of life, love and Eastend community is what keep me safe.
I lived in Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green ...
Thank you
Joy T Chance.
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- Lucyj
- 25-11-23
Amazing
I enjoyed this so much I didn’t want to stop listening. An amazing story with happiness and tears.
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