Dilly Court delves into complex family dynamics, uncovering the hidden motivations that drive human actions. Her style is noted for its keen attention to detail and her ability to craft compelling female characters. The author deeply explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. Her works appeal to readers who appreciate insightful explorations of the human heart.
Immerse yourself in a captivating historical drama featuring a blend of familiar and new characters. Dilly Court's latest work offers a rich narrative that transports readers to a vibrant spring setting, promising emotional depth and engaging storytelling.
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Vánoce se blíží, na Rockwood se snášejí první vločky a Rosalind zjišťuje, že je těhotná. Nejšťastnější období roku však kazí zpráva o jejím manželovi Piersovi. Loď, na které se plavil, na moři ztroskotala a on se ocitl na pokraji smrti. Rosalind se tak musí opět sama postarat o jejich panství a nalézt sílu, aby rodinu udržela pohromadě. Znovu se setkává s jediným mužem, který kdy skutečně rozechvěl její srdce: Piersovým bratrem Alexem. A s příchodem Vánoc se objeví zpráva o Piersovi, která vše změní. Dostane Rosalind další šanci na štěstí?
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The second book in the dramatic new Village Secrets trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author. It was her wedding day... the roses and bluebells were blooming and their sweet-scent was filling the air, so why did Daisy feel the cold fingers of fear run down her spine? Spring in the village, April 1869 It's spring in Little Creek and wedding bells are ringing. After their hasty marriage the Christmas before, Daisy Marshall is overjoyed to be finally marrying dashing Jay Fox properly, in front of the whole village. But then, on the evening of their wedding, amid the festivities, Jay disappears. Daisy doesn't know if Jay is dead or alive, if she's his wife or his widow. And what's more, without her husband, she has no means of supporting herself or her household. Refusing to give up hope, Daisy must draw on all her strength and courage - after all, she has people who depend on her. But the secret of Jay's disappearance is more scandalous that she could have ever imagined... give up hope, Daisy must draw on all her strength and courage - after all, she has people who depend on her. But the secret of Jay's disappearance is more scandalous that she could have ever imagined...
Despite living by the side of the Thames, with its noise, disease and dirt, eighteen-year-old Rosina May has wanted for little in life. To save them all, Rosina agrees to marry Harry, the son of a wealthy merchant. But a chance encounter with a handsome river pirate has turned her head and she longs to meet him again.
The first book in the dramatic new saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author
When Carrie Manning's father dies her mother, Esther, is heartbroken. Essie leaves London to convalesce with her good friend Lady Alice, and it is down to Carrie to look after her family and take charge of the shipping company that her father has left behind. But the company is in dire straits, forcing Carrie seek work as a companion to Maria Colville. When Carrie and Maria try to track down Maria's mother, they have no idea of the secrets that they will discover. Secrets that link the Colvilles, the Mannings and figures from the past who return to England. Carrie's journey is as unpredictable as the waters that link the rival shipping companies, but will her determination be enough to preserve the legacy of her family's name?
The first in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court
Standing on London's Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she's been abandoned by her sweetheart.
The new heartwarming novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Dilly Court.
**You can pre-order Dilly's brand new heartwarming Christmas novel now** It's Christmas Eve. Flurries of snow fall on the cobbled streets of Whitechapel and an abandoned baby, swaddled in a blanket, is found on a doorstep in Angel Lane . . . Named after the street on which she was found, Angel Winter was blessed to be taken from the harsh streets into a loving home. But fate deals a cruel blow and she's torn from the only family she has ever known, and thrown onto the cobbles of Covent Garden to fend for herself. With winter closing in, Angel scratches a living selling mistletoe to the City gentlemen who pass through the market, hoping they will take pity on her as she shivers in the snow. The only way she can survive is to make her own luck. She will never sell the one treasure that could feed her for a month, the gold and ruby ring that was hidden in her swaddling - it could hold the key to the secrets of her past . . .
The heartwarming new novel from Dilly Court, the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author of The Beggar Maid.
The perfect heartwarming romance for Christmas, rich in historical detail. She turned the picture of the Christmas card over with her frozen hands, a pretty picture of a family gathering at Yuletide. How different from her own life; stiff with cold on the icy cobbles, aching for shelter ...When her father dies leaving Alice and her ailing mother with only his debts, the two grieving women are forced to rely on the begrudging charity of cruel Aunt Jane. Determined to rid herself of an expensive responsibility, Jane tries forcing Alice into a monstrous marriage. And when Alice refuses, she is sent to work in a grand house to earn her keep. Finding herself in sole charge of the untameable and spoilt young miss of the house, Alice's only ally is handsome Uncle Rory, who discovers that Alice has talents beyond those of a mere servant. But when someone sets out to destroy her reputation, Alice can only pray for a little of that Christmas spirit to save her from ruin ...
The brand new compelling novel from the Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.
For Ruby and Rosetta life in the slums of the East End holds little promise. Although very similar in looks they dream of different futures. Flamboyant Rosetta is desperate to leave the claustrophobic confines of the sewing sweatshop to work under the bright lights of the music hall. Quieter Ruby has always longed to train as a nurse.
The heartwarming and nostalgic new novel from the Sunday Times Top Ten bestselling author of The Beggar Maid. Motherless since she was five, Mirabel Cutler was raised by her father to be a lady. But when he dies suddenly, Mirabel finds herself cast out on the street by her ruthless stepmother. She is taken to a place of refuge by charismatic sea captain, Jack Starke. But the safe haven turns out to be a house of ill-repute. Here she becomes a parlour maid and catches the eye of an elderly, retired army officer, Hubert Kettle. Mirabel has fallen in love with Jack Starke but when she hears that his ship has foundered and all were lost, she has little choice but to accept Hubert's offer of a home and marriage. Although desperately unhappy, Mirabel is determined to make the best of her life. Until she receives unexpected news and her life is thrown into turmoil once more.
The wonderfully nostalgic, vivid and compelling new novel from the Sunday Times top five bestselling author of A Loving Family. Jethro takes Charity in to help in his bookshop and keep house in their one room behind the shop. Must Charity give up her dream of running the bookshop herself, and worse, be forced to return to the streets...?
She longed to be reunited with her family. The compelling new novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Workhouse Girl.Eleven-year-old Stella Barry is forced into service when her family find themselves living hand-to-mouth.
Despite her privileged upbringing, Daisy Lennox has always longed to make something of her life. She is drawn to the suffragette movement, but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country and Daisy's first duty is to her family.
Circumstances force eight-year-old Sarah and her widowed mother to enter the notorious St Giles and St George's Workhouse. And blaming Sarah for their misfortune, in a fit of revenge, the couple decide to take the law into their own hands.
When her home is destroyed in a bombing raid over London, Miranda Beddoes is forced to take refuge with her grandparents down on the Dorset coast. As the battle rages in the skies above them and she learns that Gil's plane has been hit, it is only the friendship of her fellow girls in blue that keeps Miranda going as she waits for news...
Whilst Kate grows up knowing only poverty and servitude, Josie's world is one of privilege and luxury. Until a chance meeting forces Kate and Josie to confront the truth of that night nearly twenty years before - a truth that turns both worlds upside down and threatens to destroy their friendship forever...
Lily Larkin is the youngest of six and the least important member of her family. For shortly afterwards they are thrown out of their home and have no choice but to move into two mean rooms above the fire station where Lily's brothers work. Forced onto the streets, Lily wonders if she'll ever see her family again...
When seventeen-year-old Belinda Phillips falls in love with a handsome Anglo- Indian officer, she knows that he is a man she can never hope to marry. But when Biddy dies suddenly, ten-year-old Cassy finds herself destitute and with little hope of ever finding the mother she so longs for...
On a bitter winter's day, an unnamed girl lies dangerously ill in hospital. Tragically her parents were drowned on the return voyage from Bali when their ship went down, but Lucetta survived as did the two villains. But despite being virtually destitute, and her spirit almost broken, Lucetta is determined to reclaim what is rightfully hers...
Since the untimely death of her husband, young mother Effie Grey has been forced to live on a narrowboat owned by her tyrannical father-in-law Jacob. In spite of her own despair, she is determined to protect her brother Tom and her baby son Georgie from Jacob's bullying ways - for she is all they have in the world.
East London, 1865Eighteen-year-old Irene Angel lives with her parents in a tiny room above the shop where her mother ekes out a living selling pickles and sauces while her father Billy gambles away their earnings.
When Hetty Huggins made a promise to her dying mother that she would look after her younger sister and brothers, little did she know how difficult this would be.
The captivating new saga set in turn-of-the-century London by the author of The Best of Sisters ; The Cockney Sparrow ; and Mermaids Singing .From the Hardcover edition.
Dismissed from her position as a housemaide under a cloud of misunderstanding, Tilly True is forced to return home.But Tilly is determined to make something of her life and, rather than admit the truth to her poverty stricken family, she sets out once more in search of employment.Her journey takes her to the London law courts, a grim parsonage in one of the most notorious parts of the East End and a house of ill-repute. But when she falls for the dangerous charms of Barnaby Palgrave, Tilly soon finds that her troubles have only just begun…
For Ruby and Rosetta Capretti life in the slums of the East End holds little promise. Although very similar in looks they dream of very different futures. This work talks about two sisters, tragically divided by love, jealousy and ambition.
Bullied by the kitchen maids, Kitty is soon taken under Lady Arabella's wing and for the first time in her life Kitty dares to hope. Kitty will do anything for her mistress but her loyalty is severely tested as all their lives are thrown into turmoil and Kitty faces a life of poverty and hardship in the slums of the East End once more ...
