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The mesmerising first novel from N.R. Downs - raw, immersive, and heartbreakingly real. Wartime London. The air-raid sirens may scream outside, but for Vera, the real terror waits behind closed doors. On War Street, every family hides something - and Vera's secret could destroy everything she holds dear. This powerful wartime saga follows Vera's fight to survive - a young woman battling not only the bombs raining from the sky, but the fury of an abusive husband whose temper burns as fiercely as the Blitz itself. When he's sent overseas to serve, Vera finally dares to breathe again - until a handsome fireman arrives to battle the flames consuming London. Amid the ruins, an unexpected love sparks - dangerous, forbidden, and impossible to extinguish. Torn between fear and desire, loyalty and freedom, Vera must make an unthinkable choice: protect the man who hurts her, or risk everything for the one who might just save her. Secrets on War Street is a gripping wartime romance of love, loss, and survival - bringing the courage, resilience, and spirit of the Blitz vividly to life through one woman's unforgettable story.

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N.R. Downs is a British author and television producer with a passion for uncovering untold stories and turning them into compelling, character-driven narratives. Drawing on years of experience crafting true-life documentaries and entertainment formats, Downs brings the same sharp eye for detail and emotion to the page.His debut historical novel, Secrets on War Street, is a gripping, emotionally rich portrayal of love, survival, and resilience on the home front during the Second World War. Written with warmth, wit, and authenticity, it captures the hidden struggles of ordinary lives caught in extraordinary times.When he's not writing, Downs works in TV development and lives in South London.

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