The debut novel from global star Millie Bobby Brown 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 newfound 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. Inspired by the true events of her family history; Millie Bobby Brown’s dazzling debut novel is a moving tale of longing; loss and secrets; and the lengths that we will go to fight for love.