Down Stepney Way

When the truth finally comes out in 1930s London, Jessie Warner discovers a family secret and turns to her mother for answers, but she is met with silence. Hannah Blake reluctantly joins the Blackshirts, forced by her mother. Emmie Smith looks on, wishing she could tell Hannah the truth about her family and provide her with hope for a brighter future. Tom, Emmie's son, has fallen for Jessie Warner and is desperate to bring her home. Their lives intertwine and soon, their secrets do too.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Canelo

In the tumultuous East End of London in the 1930s, a sense of fear and uncertainty loomed over the Jewish community as Blackshirts marched through the streets, threatening violence. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, Jessie Warner, a young woman with a hidden family secret, found herself seeking answers from her mother. However, her mother remained silent, leaving Jessie feeling lost and alone.

Across the street, in Bethnal Green, Hannah Blake, a young woman forced into joining the Blackshirts by her cold-hearted mother, found herself trapped in a world of hate and prejudice. Her neighbor, Emmie Smith, watched from a distance, longing to tell Hannah the truth about her family and offer her a glimmer of hope for a brighter future. However, Emmie was bound by the same secrets that held Hannah captive, and she could not break free from the chains of silence that bound them.

Meanwhile, Tom, Emmie's son, a charming and handsome young man, fell deeply in love with Jessie Warner. He was determined to bring her home, to introduce her to his family, and to offer her a life of love and security. But as Tom delved deeper into Jessie's life, he began to uncover her family's secrets, and he realized that their lives were intertwined in ways he could never have imagined.

As the truth began to unravel, the lives of Jessie, Hannah, and Tom were forever changed. The consequences of their actions and the secrets they had kept were far-reaching and had the power to destroy not only their own lives but also the lives of those around them. In the end, Jessie and Hannah must confront the truth about their past and the sacrifices they have made to protect their families. Tom must come to terms with the reality of Jessie's family secret and the impact it has had on their relationship.

Through it all, the strength and resilience of the human spirit shone through. Jessie and Hannah found the courage to stand up for what was right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Tom, despite his own struggles, remained loyal to Jessie and fought for their love against all odds. And Emmie, despite her silence, found the strength to support her family and offer them hope for a better future.

The truth may have been painful to uncover, but it was also a catalyst for change. Jessie, Hannah, and Tom were able to rebuild their lives and find forgiveness for the past. They learned that the power of truth and the strength of love could overcome even the darkest of secrets and that there was always hope for a brighter future.

In the end, the truth brought Jessie, Hannah, and Tom closer together, and it showed them that their lives were not defined by the secrets they had kept but by the choices they made and the love they shared. It was a lesson that they would carry with them for the rest of their lives, and it was a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 129 x 246 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804363461