Millie Bobby Brown has published her debut novel, a wartime romance inspired by her own family’s history.
The 19-year-old actress, who reportedly rejected down a £10 million offer to feature in a Stranger Things spin-off, revealed details of her current project in an Instagram video, stating that the book, titled Nineteen Steps, will be released in September.
Millie began the video by saying she is “thrilled” to be presenting the novel, before providing a summary.
‘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,’ she continued.
‘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.’
Millie informed her followers that penning Nineteen Steps was a “really special project” for her because it was inspired by her loved ones.
She concluded her video message: ‘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.’
According to a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Millie’s ‘very personal’ debut novel is inspired by her grandma, Ruth.
‘I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. I’m honored to keep her story alive,’ Millie added.
Set in London during World War II, Nineteen Steps is posited as a wartime romance based on real-life events.
The novel is presently available for pre-order in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, and fans will also be able to obtain a very unique autographed hardback copy.
Millie’s book announcement comes only weeks after she acknowledged her grief over the passing of her loving grandfather.
The young starlet took to Instagram to share a lovely snapshot of herself and her late cousin dancing around what looks to be a living room.
She captioned the tribute with the words: ‘we’ll miss you grandad [sic]’, along with a white dove emoji.