Victory Days for West India Dock Road

Publication date: 01/07/2026

Reader community: Sixpence Stories

Victory Days for West India Dock Road

Renita D’Silva

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ISBN: 9781836172970

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Duration: 8 hrs, 50 mins, 26 secs

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304 pages

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416 pages

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What is "Victory Days for West India Dock Road" about?

June, 1944. As news of D-Day reaches London, the residents of West India Dock Road dare to celebrate. But amid the bunting, shared food and children’s laughter lie fear, grief and secrets that refuse to stay buried.

Divya has built a life for herself and her son that she once thought impossible, in a community that has become family. Yet will an unexpected letter destroy the fragile peace she has fought so hard for?

Meanwhile, there’s an unexpected romance with an American GI for nurse Ruth. But when prejudice and uncertainty shadow every promise, will they be able to find happiness and acceptance?

As loyalties are tested and old wounds resurface, the residents of West India Dock Road must once again lean on one another to find the courage to keep going – and finally achieve victory.

Praise for Renita D'Silva:

'Beautifully told. I became immersed in Divya's world.' Patricia McBride

'A beautifully descriptive, original and emotional story. I loved Divya, she’s a very brave, strong and clever leading lady.' Jane Lark

Who wrote "Victory Days for West India Dock Road"?

"Victory Days for West India Dock Road" was written by Renita D’Silva.

Renita D’Silva is an award-winning author of historical fiction, often set partly in India, where she is from. She writes wartime saga series full of community for Boldwood Books