New arrivals on West India Dock Road
D'Silva, Renita2025
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1938: Divya has made the long sea journey from India to England, employed as a nanny by a British family. But once they arrive, she is cruelly abandoned, with no means to return home. Afraid and alone, she faces prejudice and rejection - until she finds her way to an Irish-run boarding house on West India Dock Road and meets Jack, Charity and a host of unexpected friends. In time, Divya opens a thriving curry house, beloved by the local communities. But as war in Europe looms, Divya's fragile sense of belonging - through her business, her friendships and budding romance with sailor Raghu - comes under threat.
Main title:
New arrivals on West India Dock Road / Renita D'Silva.
Author:
D'Silva, Renita, author
Imprint:
London : Boldwood Books, 2025.
Collation:
488 pages (large print) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781836172659 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92
Language:
English
BRN:
3966179