Audiobooks by Renita D'Silva

Victory Days for West India Dock Road - A BRAND NEW uplifting WWII saga of love, courage and community spirit(Unabridged)

"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"

Renita D'Silva (Author), Nikki Patel (Narrator)

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Heartache on West India Dock Road

Renita D'Silva (Author), Nikki Patel (Narrator)

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Wartime Comes to West India Dock Road - West India Dock Road (Unabridged)

"A brand new heartwarming WW2 saga for fans of Lizzie Lane, Jean Fullerton and Call the Midwife ❤️ 1940. The Blitz rages, but life goes on in the heart of London's East End. Charity has spent her life keeping her family together - raising her younger brothers, running the family boarding house on West India Dock Road, and now shielding her fragile parents from the relentless bombardment outside their door. When her teenage brother runs away to enlist, she faces a battle she never expected - one that could tear her family apart. But help comes from an unexpected new arrival... Across the road, Divya, a young Indian woman with a gift for cooking, has found a happy home among the dockside community. But as she feeds the neighbourhood at her bustling curry house, she secretly yearns for news of the man she loves, who is fighting for their freedom. Will she see him again? As the bombs fall and the East End burns, the residents of West India Dock Road must rely on each other like never before. In a world shattered by war, friendships will be tested, love will be lost and found, and courage will be discovered in the most surprising places. Heart-breaking, heart-mending and richly evocative, this is a story of resilience, love, and the enduring spirit of a community under siege. Praise for Renita D'Silva: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking... An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.' Reader review 'A feast for the senses... I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Stunning!... Renita D'Silva's writing is sublime; I could taste the chilli on my tongue and smell the cardamom in the air... Incredible... Inspired me with every page... An important story that embraced my heart.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful... Transported me... Fabulous... Fascinating... My heart broke.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Both heartbreaking and warming... It will change you... Food for the soul.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A joy... A wonderful, evocative read.' Reader review"

Renita D'Silva (Author), Nikki Patel (Narrator)

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New Arrivals on West India Dock Road

"The first in a BRAND NEW historical series from Renita D'Silva. Welcome to West India Dock Road, in London's East End... 'Beautifully told. I became immersed in Divya's world.' Patricia McBride 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. Divya is a good cook, and preparing meals for the other immigrants, homesick for the food they were raised on, gives her a new sense of hope and purpose. In time, she 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. A world away from home, will she ever truly find happiness in life, on West India Dock Road? 'A beautifully descriptive, original and emotional story. I loved Divya, she's a very brave, strong and clever leading lady.' Jane Lark Readers are loving Renita D'Silva: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking... An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.' Reader review 'A feast for the senses... I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Stunning!... Renita D'Silva's writing is sublime; I could taste the chilli on my tongue and smell the cardamom in the air... Incredible... Inspired me with every page... An important story that embraced my heart.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful... Transported me... Fabulous... Fascinating... My heart broke.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Both heartbreaking and warming... It will change you... Food for the soul.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A joy... A wonderful, evocative read.' Reader review"

Renita D'Silva (Author), Nikki Patel (Narrator)

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Secret Keeper - A BRAND NEW utterly beautiful historical story of love and loyalty from BESTSELLER Renita D'Silva for summer 2024 (Unabridged)

"Preorder a BRAND NEW heartbreaking World War II novel from bestselling Renita D'Silva In 1938, Rani - the bright and spirited daughter of an Indian Crown Prince - leads a privileged if lonely life. But everything is about to change... Longing for freedom and purpose, she escapes the confines of her father's palace and meets Prasad - a poor young man - with whom she falls deeply in love. But her plan to gain her father's approval for the match disastrously backfires. Estranged from her family and haunted by guilt, Rani's path takes her from Cambridge to Bletchley Park and a new world of intrigue and secrets. Against the backdrop of war, Rani finds comfort and a sense of belonging with fellow codebreaker William and his young son. Could they heal her heart and become the family she craves? Then Prasad reappears - and past and present collide, shattering Rani's fragile happiness. As retribution for the hurt she caused him, he demands she pass him secrets from Bletchley. But at what cost? Torn between her past and her present, love and loyalty, Rani must face up to a heart-wrenching sacrifice . . . An evocative and heart-rending historical novel that will stay with you beyond the final page, for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Fiona Valpy, Kathleen McGurl and Siobhan Daiko. Readers are loving Renita D'Silva:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Utterly unforgettable and heartbreaking... An absolutely gripping and totally addictive story that will keep you racing through the pages all night long.' Reader review 'A feast for the senses... I adored this story. It kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Stunning!... Renita D'Silva's writing is sublime; I could taste the chilli on my tongue and smell the cardamom in the air... Incredible... Inspired me with every page... An important story that embraced my heart.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful... Transported me... Fabulous... Fascinating... My heart broke.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Both heartbreaking and warming... It will change you... Food for the soul.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A joy... A wonderful, evocative read.' Reader review"

Renita D'Silva (Author), Nikki Patel (Narrator)

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Monsoon Memories

"Monsoon Memories is an unforgettable journey through a mesmerizing, passionate land of contrasts – with a family whose story will touch your heart. Anyone who enjoys the storytelling of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain, or Dorothy Koomson will love this. Exiled from her family in India for more than a decade, Shirin and her husband lead a comfortable but empty life in London. Memories of her childhood – exotic fragrances, colours, stifling heat and tropical storms – fill Shirin with a familiar and growing ache for the land and the people that she loves. With the recollections though, come dark clouds of scandal and secrets. Secrets that forced her to flee her old life and keep her from ever returning. Thousands of miles away, in Bangalore, the daughter of Shirin’s brother discovers a lost, forgotten photograph. One that has escaped the flames. Determined to solve the mystery of an aunt she never knew, Reena’s efforts will set in place a chain of events that expose the painful trauma of the past and irrevocably change the path of the future. Praise for Monsoon Memories ‘D'Silva weaves a tale so rich and complex in detail and history that I found it quite impossible to put the book down. The details are rich, vivid and so well described that I truly felt at times that I was there or at least was hearing the story first hand from the main character... from start to finish I loved this book and couldn't recommend it more.’ 5/5. NovelEscapes ‘It mesmerized me with its poignant narration and heart-warming story and kept me hooked until the last page. 9/10. ChickLitClub ‘A wonderfully dramatic and poignant debut novel from Renita D’Silva. I was captivated by the characters and their plight.' Momssmallvictories Over 21,000 copies sold - Renita grew up in a picturesque coastal village in the South of India, the oldest of three children. Her father got her first story books when she was six and she fell in love with the world of stories. Even now she prefers that world, by far, to this."

Renita D'Silva (Author), Aysha Kala (Narrator)

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The Stolen Girl

"‘Your mother has been arrested. She stole you.’ For as long as thirteen-year-old Diya can remember, it’s always been just her and her mum, Vani. Despite never staying in one place long enough to call it home, with her mother by her side, Diya has never needed anything else. Then, in an instant, Diya’s fragile world is shattered. Her mother is arrested, accused of abducting Diya when she was a baby... Vani has spent a lifetime looking over her shoulder, determined to make the best possible life for her daughter. Now she must fight for her child, re-opening the door to her own childhood in India and the woman who was once as close to her as a sister. Told through the eyes of Diya, Vani and Aarti, this is a heartbreaking story of friendship and betrayal, love and motherhood, which asks the question; how far would you go to protect your only child? The Stolen Girl is an emotional, culturally rich and utterly compelling read from the new must-read name in women's fiction—Renita D'Silva. Perfect for fans of Sharron Maas, Clare Flynn and Catherine Hokin. What people are saying about Renita D’Silva: ‘With a heart-breaking story, wonderful characters and such raw emotion D’Silva had me hooked. A beautiful story. Best Books to Read ‘Renita D'Silva is a genius at evoking the sounds, sights and aromas of India. A major new talent- I can't wait for her next novel.' Linda Kavanagh ‘Renita D’Silva is a wonderful author who has a natural gift at storytelling that truly impressed and awed me.’ Novel Escapes ‘Renita paints the most beautiful images with a few, perfectly chosen words’. KimTalksBooks.com ‘The Stolen Girl’ is a heart-breaking story about friendship, betrayal, possessiveness, love and motherhood.’ 5/5 A Lover of Books Over 22,000 copies sold - Renita grew up in a picturesque coastal village in the South of India, the oldest of three children. Her father got her first story books when she was six and she fell in love with the world of stories. Even now she prefers that world, by far, to this."

Renita D'Silva (Author), Aysha Kala (Narrator)

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The Forgotten Daughter

"'You were adopted.' These three simple words, in a letter accompanying her parents' will, tear Nisha's carefully ordered world apart. Raised in England by her caring but emotionally reserved parents, Nisha has never been one to take risks. Now, with the scrawled address of an Indian convent, she begins a search for the mother and family she never knew and the awakening of long forgotten childhood memories. The secrets, culture, and people that Nisha discover will change her life forever. And, as her eyes are opened to a side of herself she didn't know existed, Nisha realizes that she must also seek answers to the hardest question of all—why? Weaving together the stories of Nisha, Shilpa, and Devi, The Forgotten Daughter explores powerfully and poignantly the emotional themes of motherhood, loss, and identity—ultimately asking the question, what would you do out of love for your children?"

Renita D'Silva (Author), Justine Eyre (Narrator)

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