Lost Angel (Chapters 1 - 3)

This is the most boring and depressing novel I've ever read, Thanks Mrs. Shabana ._.

Anyways, so the story was is set in the 1940s south of London. It begins by Hilda waking Ellen, her 10 year-old daughter, in order to escape the bombing and hide in the shelter. Few hours later when the bombing has stoppedm Hilda and Ellen go back to find that their house along with the entire neighborhood had been demolished and turned ruins. Moreover, her parents were crushed by their house. Hilda was devasted by her parents' death but she had to hold on and act strong for the sake of her daughter. Although she was a mother and a wife, Hilda still felt lonely when her parents passed away because they were always there for her.
Because Hilda couldn't find a shelter, she decided to take Ellen and go to Mabel's _her friend_ house. Later on, Hilda was informed that children had to be evacuated so she sent a letter to her friend Gertrude Forbes(Gertie) asking her if Ellen can stay with her since she lives in Somerset, a peaceful city. As the novel proceeds, we discover that Hilda's mom used to be a domestic at Gertie's father's house, or palace as Hilda described it. Hilda and Gertie were both young back then and thats how they knew one another.
When Hilda and her daughter reach Gertie's house, Hilda was surprised because she had always thought that Gertie was posh but her house (or a small cottage as mentioned in the book) and her sense of fashion were too contradictory.
Although the house was smaller than their own, Ellen seemed very please and comforted and I'm assuming that she likes animals for she was amused by Gertie's pets.