The River Maid
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
The first in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court
Embark on a journey through captivating historical romances filled with passion, intrigue, and resilience. This series follows compelling female protagonists as they navigate societal constraints and personal struggles in their pursuit of love and happiness. Each installment offers a rich tapestry of emotion and drama, set against evocative backdrops.



The first in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court
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?
Standing on London's Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she's been abandoned by her sweetheart.