In The Dark Streets Shining: A touching wartime saga of hope and new beginnings
Jan 2010 · Hachette UK
4.8star
31 reviews
Ebook
301
Pages
About this ebook
A young widow's actions in war-torn London ensure her life is never the same again...
In the Dark Streets Shining is a gripping and touching wartime saga by much-loved writer Pam Evans, which vividly captures the heartbreak and courage of those battling to survive in Blitz-torn London. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Rosie Goodwin.
When Rose Brown's husband is killed at Dunkirk in 1940, she feels as though she's lost a part of herself. Rose can't imagine the future without Ray, but she's certain he would have wanted her to start again. She decides to volunteer as a postwoman in West London, and when she courageously rescues a young boy from a bombed-out house and takes him home, she finds a new sense of purpose.
Traumatised from losing his mother in the ruins, seven-year-old Alfie is rebellious and withdrawn. However, he touches the hearts of Rose's family, and with kindness, patience and love, they eventually win his trust. But then a handsome stranger, Johnny Beech, turns up on the doorstep looking for his son, and everything changes...
What readers are saying about In the Dark Streets Shining:
'This book brings the blitz and the devastation in war torn London to the reader through the lives of one family. A great read'
'A book that will make you laugh out loud and weep buckets. Beautifully written, the harshness of war coupled with the stoicism of those living on rations, endless air raids, losing loved ones and a frightened little boy who tugs at everyone's heart strings. You won't put it down until the last word has left the final page'
'Never dark and always shining!'
In the Dark Streets Shining is a gripping and touching wartime saga by much-loved writer Pam Evans, which vividly captures the heartbreak and courage of those battling to survive in Blitz-torn London. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Rosie Goodwin.
When Rose Brown's husband is killed at Dunkirk in 1940, she feels as though she's lost a part of herself. Rose can't imagine the future without Ray, but she's certain he would have wanted her to start again. She decides to volunteer as a postwoman in West London, and when she courageously rescues a young boy from a bombed-out house and takes him home, she finds a new sense of purpose.
Traumatised from losing his mother in the ruins, seven-year-old Alfie is rebellious and withdrawn. However, he touches the hearts of Rose's family, and with kindness, patience and love, they eventually win his trust. But then a handsome stranger, Johnny Beech, turns up on the doorstep looking for his son, and everything changes...
What readers are saying about In the Dark Streets Shining:
'This book brings the blitz and the devastation in war torn London to the reader through the lives of one family. A great read'
'A book that will make you laugh out loud and weep buckets. Beautifully written, the harshness of war coupled with the stoicism of those living on rations, endless air raids, losing loved ones and a frightened little boy who tugs at everyone's heart strings. You won't put it down until the last word has left the final page'
'Never dark and always shining!'
Ratings and reviews
4.8
31 reviews
Lisa Heal
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June 16, 2019
I absolutely loved this book and couldn't bear to put it down, so sad now I've finished it. I shall definitely look out for more books by this author.
Ann Piper
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March 21, 2024
Loved it this book had me gripped right from the off, it has a bit of everything I'm only sorry it's finished.
michele roberts
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February 16, 2023
wow loved this book from start to finish couldn't put it down 10/10 it was xxx
About the author
Pam Evans was born and brought up in Ealing, London. She now lives in Surrey, near to her family and five beautiful grandchildren. For more information about Pam and her novels visit www.pamevansbooks.com.
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