
New Arrivals on West India Dock Road
Renita D’Silva
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
Duration - 10h 6m.
Author - Renita D’Silva.
Narrator - Nikki Patel.
Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Renita D’Silva
Nikki Patel
West India Dock Road
Boldwood Books
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
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 Duration - 10h 6m. Author - Renita D’Silva. Narrator - Nikki Patel. Published Date - Monday, 13 January 2025.
Language:
English
Prologue
Duration:00:03:45
Part I: Chapter 1
Duration:00:09:23
Part I: Chapter 2
Duration:00:10:03
Part I: Chapter 3
Duration:00:12:52
Part I: Chapter 4
Duration:00:09:36
Part I: Chapter 5
Duration:00:10:27
Part I: Chapter 6
Duration:00:04:42
Part I: Chapter 7
Duration:00:07:03
Part II: Chapter 8
Duration:00:08:02
Part II: Chapter 9
Duration:00:10:27
Part II: Chapter 10
Duration:00:14:19
Part III: Chapter 11
Duration:00:09:07
Part III: Chapter 12
Duration:00:09:04
Part III: Chapter 13
Duration:00:11:48
Part III: Chapter 14
Duration:00:13:37
Part III: Chapter 15
Duration:00:05:49
Part III: Chapter 16
Duration:00:03:00
Part III: Chapter 17
Duration:00:07:17
Part III: Chapter 18
Duration:00:11:18
Part III: Chapter 19
Duration:00:15:52
Part III: Chapter 20
Duration:00:07:53
Part III: Chapter 21
Duration:00:19:44
Part III: Chapter 22
Duration:00:06:46
Part III: Chapter 23
Duration:00:02:24
Part IV: Chapter 24
Duration:00:09:08
Part IV: Chapter 25
Duration:00:12:25
Part IV: Chapter 26
Duration:00:04:03
Part IV: Chapter 27
Duration:00:09:24
Part IV: Chapter 28
Duration:00:09:12
Part V: Chapter 29
Duration:00:14:12
Part V: Chapter 30
Duration:00:06:09
Part V: Chapter 31
Duration:00:10:05
Part V: Chapter 32
Duration:00:11:05
Part V: Chapter 33
Duration:00:10:47
Part V: Chapter 34
Duration:00:09:19
Part V: Chapter 35
Duration:00:12:52
Part V: Chapter 36
Duration:00:11:43
Part V: Chapter 37
Duration:00:12:06
Part V: Chapter 38
Duration:00:07:10
Part V: Chapter 39
Duration:00:04:46
Part V: Chapter 40
Duration:00:11:28
Part V: Chapter 41
Duration:00:21:54
Part V: Chapter 42
Duration:00:04:22
Part V: Chapter 43
Duration:00:06:07
Part V: Chapter 44
Duration:00:03:41
Part VI: Chapter 45
Duration:00:08:53
Part VI: Chapter 46
Duration:00:06:42
Part VI: Chapter 47
Duration:00:19:03
Part VI: Chapter 48
Duration:00:24:44
Part VI: Chapter 49
Duration:00:12:23
Part VI: Chapter 50
Duration:00:01:56
Part VI: Chapter 51
Duration:00:19:51
Part VI: Chapter 52
Duration:00:08:39
Part VI: Chapter 53
Duration:00:06:00
Part VI: Chapter 54
Duration:00:03:19
Part VI: Chapter 55
Duration:00:09:16
Part VI: Chapter 56
Duration:00:07:06
Part VI: Chapter 57
Duration:00:04:04
Part VI: Chapter 58
Duration:00:05:01
Part VI: Chapter 59
Duration:00:05:21
Part VI: Chapter 60
Duration:00:05:05
Part VI: Chapter 61
Duration:00:04:56
Part VII: Chapter 62
Duration:00:04:10
Part VII: Chapter 63
Duration:00:06:20
Part VII: Chapter 64
Duration:00:04:21
Part VII: Chapter 65
Duration:00:08:34
Epilogue
Duration:00:03:43
Author's Note
Duration:00:01:15