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Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN's debut novel, Nineteen Steps, is a moving tale of love, longing, and loss, inspired by the true events of her family's experience during World War II.
"My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!”—Kate Quinn
Love blooms in the darkest days…
It’s 1942, and London remains under constant threat of enemy attack as the second world war rages on. In the Bethnal Green neighborhood, Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her.
Three years into the war, she’s grateful to hold onto remnants of normalcy—her job as assisting the mayor and nights spent at the local pub with her best friend. But after a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world.
Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, and the consequences are catastrophic. As the truth about that night is revealed, Nellie’s world is torn apart. When it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph.
Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love.
“Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive.”—Millie Bobby Brown
About the Author
Millie Bobby Brown is an actress and producer best known for playing Eleven in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things. Brown’s performance in the series garnered her international attention, critical praise and awards recognition, including two individual Primetime Emmy Award nominations and two individual Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The fifth and final season of the global series will release on a to-be-determined date.On the big screen, Brown previously starred in Godzilla: King of The Monsters and its sequel Godzilla vs. Kong. She also starred in and produced the popular Netflix mystery film franchise Enola Holmes and its 2022 sequel Enola Holmes 2. Both films were well-received, with Enola Holmes 2 debuting at number one on Netflix’s global weekly viewership with 60.08M hours streamed across 93 countries in its first week.
Up next, Brown stars in and executive produced the fantasy film Damsel for Netflix, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and based on a screenplay by Dan Mazeau. She will also star in The Russo Brothers' film The Electric State, an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel of the same name.
In 2019, Brown launched her own vegan and cruelty free beauty line, florence by mills. The brand received the “Launch of the Year” honor at Women’s Wear Daily’s Beauty Inc Awards and has quickly become one of the most popular and reliable beauty brands according to The Cosmetify Index. The beloved clean beauty brand has since expanded to include apparel, coffee and pet products, making florence by mills the first Gen Z fashion brand to offer a full-fledged pet collection.
On November 20, 2018, UNICEF named Brown the organization's newest Goodwill Ambassador. The appointment – marked on World Children's Day at United Nations Headquarters and the Empire State Building in New York – made her UNICEF’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador at the time. Earlier that year, Brown was also named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
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