'Surely one of the best saga writers of her time.' Bestselling author Rosie Clarke

Step into the heart of London across a turbulent era -- the bomb-scarred East End of the Second World War. Explore two emotional and gritty stories from Sunday Times bestselling author Carol Rivers.

Meet Daisy
Curious, outspoken and brimming with imagination, Daisy Purbright is the heart of her family in the Isle of Dogs, 1938. At just nine years old, Daisy listens at doors and collects secrets like treasures, eager to understand the adult world around her. Fiercely loyal to her brothers, Bobby and Matt, and deeply attached to her father, she often finds herself caught between childhood innocence and the shadow of war creeping closer to London.

Meet Bella
At only eight years old, Bella Doyle has already learned the hardest lessons life can teach. Growing up in the slums of Bow Street with an abusive mother and a violent stepfather, Bella takes on the role of protector to her little brother Terry. Streetwise, quick-thinking and fiercely determined, Bella scavenges to keep them fed and safe, even as bombs rain down on East London during the Blitz. For Bella, survival is more than instinct -- it's an act of love, and her strength may be the only thing that saves her family.

Follow these two young girl's journey of love, loss and heartbreak in a London torn apart from war.

Rich in atmosphere and brimming with unforgettable heroines, these powerful sagas capture the grit, heartbreak and resilience of London's East End. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.

PRAISE FOR CAROL RIVERS:

'A gripping page turner.' Leah Fleming

'Brings the East End to life -- family loyalties, warring characters and broken dreams. Superb.' Elizabeth Gill

????? 'I enjoyed every page and every chapter of Carol's gritty book.' C.M. Bolton

????? 'This was Carol Rivers at her best.' Mois Reads

????? 'Wonderful storyline. Strong characters made this book a firm page turner.' Diana K.H.

????? 'This story was very absorbing and gritty and kept me hooked so much I almost didn't want to finish it. Highly recommend.' Carol M.

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• Literature & FictionWomen's FictionSagas
• Literature & FictionGenre FictionSagas
• Literature & FictionHistorical FictionWorld War II

• Publication Date: September 1, 2025
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• Print Length: 732 Pages
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