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Everything we know about Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel
The 19-year-old actress is set to make her writing debut later this year.
Best known for her role as Eleven in Netflix’s hit series, ‘Stranger Things’, Millie Bobby Brown has accumulated praise from fans and critics alike for work on the supernatural series as well as her roles in ‘Enola Holmes’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and more.
Now the actress prepares to tackle new avenues with her debut novel ‘Nineteen Steps’ which is set to release in September of this year.
What is ‘Nineteen Steps’ about?
‘Nineteen Steps’ is a historical fiction that tells the story of 18-year-old Nellie Morris during WWII. After an encounter with an American airman, a horrific incident occurs during an air raid which results in catastrophic consequences.
“Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart,” Brown said in a statement. “I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war.
“I’m honored to keep her story alive,” she concluded.
Brown’s grandmother survived the Bethnal Green Tube Disaster, which became the largest single loss of civilian life in the UK during WWII.
“I was incredibly moved by the haunting, true tragedy at the core of the novel and enchanted by the unforgettable portrait of love in the time of war,” Editor Liz Stein said.
The novel will be published by William Morrow and Company, an imprint to leading publishing house, HarperCollins.
Announcing the news to Instagram
Brown announced the news of her upcoming book to her Instagram on Friday.
“I’m thrilled to be announcing my debut novel, Nineteen Steps, which will be publishing on 12th September 2023,” Brown wrote. “Nineteen Steps is a historical novel about an amazing, courageous 18-year-old woman called Nellie Morris, who lives with her family in Bethnal Green, in London’s East End, while the second world war rages on around them.
“When a tragic accident occurs during an air raid one night, the consequences are catastrophic - and life will never be the same again for Nellie,” she continued.
“Writing Nineteen Steps has been a really special project for me,” Brown added.
She continued, “The story is inspired by true events and my own family history. I really hope you will find the true spirit of love and strength in Nineteen Steps, and I can’t wait to share it with you. It’s available to pre-order now.”