Fire

Set in an unnamed New Zealand city in 1953, Fire follows four working-class friends employed at the glamorous Dawsons department store during the Christmas season. As the story unfolds amidst preparations for a Royal Visit, a fire breaks out in the store, leading to a tense and dramatic situation that echoes a real-life tragic event. The novel offers a compelling depiction of friendship, courage, and the unfolding crisis within the bustling backdrop of mid-20th-century retail life.