The second book in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court 1873. 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 River Maid

The Summer Maiden

A heartwarming and gripping novel from No. 1Sunday Times bestselling author, Dilly Court.Clara held onto the precious button, glimmering like a jewel in the dark alleyways of London’s notorious Seven Dials. She needed to save her family… but who was going to save her? There was a time when the Carter sisters’ father was their hero. Now he’s a drunk who’s gambled away everything they had and put them all in peril. It's on Clara's shoulders to save the four sisters from destitution. Clutching her precious button box, the only thing of value they have left, Clara dreams of starting a shop that could put a roof over their heads and keep them safe… But in debt to the terrifying Patches Braggs, leader of one of the East End's roughest gangs, Clara is in fear for her life. When a mysterious benefactor seems to offer an escape, Clara realizes too late that it comes at a terrible price… Cheated, abandoned and alone – can Clara save her family and hold onto her dreams?

The Button Box

Standing on London’s Victoria docks with the wind biting through her shawl, Rose Munday realises she’s been abandoned by her sweetheart. She had risked everything to get to London but, stumbling through the peasoup fog, she has nowhere to go, and no one to turn to. Scared and alone, Rose steps straight into danger, only to be rescued by two women with even less to their names – a woman of the night and her young sidekick, Sparrow. With only a cluster of love letters to her name and all hope of her sweetheart’s return fading, Rose finds herself forging a new life with her unlikely companions. But when a good deed turns sour, a dangerous enemy threatens to ruin them all. Will Rose be able to save her new friends and her future? If she can, a Christmas gift awaits that will change her life forever… The third book in the stunning ‘River Maid’ series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court!

The Christmas Rose

A heartwarming novel from Dilly Court, the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller. With the fate of her family in her hands, Rose has to make a terrible choice. Be thrown onto the streets without a penny to her name, or watch her loved ones fall into ruin . . . Rose is keeping a dreadful secret, and too scared to ask her strict father for help, it’s down to her to keep her brother from the hangman’s noose – whatever it takes. Her innocent sister Cora is on a different road to ruin, bewitched by a handsome cad whose intentions are anything but gallant. When Rose’s father discovers that his children have disgraced his name he turns them onto the street. Penniless, homeless and with the noose tightening, Rose must rescue her brother and keep her sister from the streets, even if it means putting herself in the most terrible danger . . .

Ragged Rose

The first in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court London, 1854: twenty-year-old Essie Chapman lives with her father in poverty stricken Limehouse, working on the river as a boatman. Her life seems set before her, never to leave this part of London and forever at her father’s beck and call. Then, one night, she must transport a mysterious man from a foreign ship to the banks of the Thames, a man who ends up renting a room in Essie’s house, identifying himself only as ‘Raven’. When curiosity gets the better of her, Essie follows him and unwittingly becomes involved in something far greater than she could ever have guessed. Finding herself on a ship bound for the penal colonies in Australia with Raven and his cousin Alice, this is only the start of a remarkable journey taking her to the other side of the world and back again…

Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora’s fortune was about to change… Flora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London’s streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home. When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora’s new life is torn apart. Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs… From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rockwood Chronicles comes an emotional and captivating fireside read about finding home in the most unlikely places. Don't miss Dilly Court's next captivating novel, coming October 2024 – available to pre-order now! Readers LOVE Dilly Court!'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There is a great selection of characters, so vividly depicted. It was lovely to see characters from the Rockwood series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another brilliant family saga by this brilliant author. Read this book in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant plot, fantastic characters and the best out there for books of this genre' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Lucky Penny was just a lovely read and I read it in one day. Love the story of Flora' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dilly Court is one of my go-to authors…no matter what the story is about, I know I won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another superb historical saga which grabs you from the very first page. This is so good I just couldn’t put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I did not want this book to end… [Dilly] draws you into the lives of the characters so effortlessly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another fantastic book from Dilly Court. An easy 5*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Rockwood Chronicles

The Lucky Penny

Don’t miss the next utterly romantic historical saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!She ran along the snow-covered cobbles, gripping her sewing box – fate in her hands… Living hand to mouth ever since her mother’s tragic death, Amelia sells the last of her treasured possessions to avoid being cast out of her home onto London’s streets. Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses and Amelia dares to dream… Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks and beautiful ribbons for the rich. As the cold winter wind begins to bite, Amelia’s future hangs by a thread – can she keep her hopes alive? Readers LOVE A Thimble for Christmas!‘Love the author loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it from cover to cover, and I didn't want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-warming historical drama, full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022

A Thimble for Christmas

Don’t miss the third book in the heartwarming six-part series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!After the sudden death of her husband, Patricia Greystone is left with nothing, and at twenty-four, she finds herself a penniless widow. As the youngest child of a large family, she has always been headstrong and proud – so she’s determined not to return to her family cap in hand. Instead she strikes out on her own. The dark streets of London are the perfect place to hide from the world, and Patricia makes her living singing on the streets. But the city is a dangerous place. Without her family around her, will Patricia lose her way? Book Three of The Rockwood Chronicles

Runaway Widow

The first book in the dramatic new saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling authorHolding the letter in trembling hands, Daisy’s future crumbled before her – the words engraved on her heart forever. The village of Little Creek, the long winter of 1867 The first flakes of snow are falling when Daisy Marshall, secretly engaged to her master's son, finds herself jilted at the altar. Heartbroken, Daisy flees to the small village of Little Creek, nestled on the coast of Essex. There she is warmly welcomed – but the village is poverty-stricken, suffering under a cruel Lord of the manor. And when cholera hits, the villagers are truly in dire straits. Determined to help, Daisy makes new friends in earnest doctor Nicholas and dashing smuggler Jay – but also dangerous new enemies, who threaten to destroy everything she’s built. Can Daisy save the village and find happiness in time for Christmas?

The Village Secrets

The Christmas Wedding

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling book!The second book in the dramatic new Village Secrets trilogy from the Sunday Times bestselling author – the perfect, uplifting book to curl up with. 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 is overjoyed to be finally marrying dashing Jay 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… Don’t miss the latest spellbinding story from Dilly Court – the sequel to The Christmas Wedding!

A Village Scandal

The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author London was her home. It seemed impossible that she had grown up in the city without ever noticing the huge differences between those who had money and those who had next to nothing. East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crueller than she remembers. Her eyes opened to the plight of London's poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help – even if it means defying her parents. In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London's poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. Until she begins to discover that her true enemies might not be who she thought . . . The Sunday Times No.2 bestseller for the w/e 06/02/2021

The Reluctant Heiress

Don’t miss the brand-new heartwarming novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Rockwood was home and she would do anything she could to stop it being stolen from them. Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves, headstrong Rosalind Carey has no choice but to take charge of her younger brothers and sister in Devonshire’s grand Rockwood Castle. But their once much-loved home is crumbling like the family that lives within it. Living hand to mouth and desperate to provide for the estate that depends on them, the Carey family are one debt away from ruin. Until the day comes when the dashing Piers Blanchard appears on their doorstep from Cornwall, claiming he is Rosalind’s distant cousin and that Rockwood Castle is his. Piers says he wants to help pay off the family’s debts. But how can Rosalind be sure he isn’t out to take what is his and leave them all homeless? Only a closely-guarded secret will convince Rosalind she can trust Piers to protect her family – and her fragile heart. Book One of The Rockwood Chronicles Reader reviews for Fortune’s Daughter‘I literally could not put this book down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dilly Court never disappoints . . . gripping and highly entertaining’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It is so easy to immerse oneself in the story and feel part of it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you love family saga, you will definitely love this’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There are so many twists and turns along the way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant start to the series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fortune's Daughter

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller! Don’t miss this heartwarming summer read. The time had come to leave Creek Manor. Their relationship was doomed from the start, he was the master of the house and she the servant… Summer, Little Creek 1879 For most of her life, Judy Begg has been a loyal servant at Creek Manor and to Jack Fox, its future lord. But just as their childhood friendship blossoms into a secret engagement he abandons her. And with Creek Manor up for sale, Judy and her family lose everything. Devastated, Judy is nonetheless determined to make the best of her life. Resolving to forget about Jack, she battles to keep her family from poverty’s door and her mother from the hands of her violent husband. Rob Dorning, the new owner of the manor, seems to be the answer to all of Little Creek’s problems, but Judy isn’t convinced. And when the ghosts of her past resurface, Judy will need to find more courage than ever before… Perfect for fans of A Village Scandal!

The Country Bride

A gripping and heartwarming novel from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court.Lottie Lane is all alone in the world. As a chambermaid at one of London’s busiest inns, condemned to a life of drudgery and at the mercy of a vicious landlady, Lottie is too worn out to even dream of a better life. Until one night an injured soldier is brought to The Swan. Lottie nurses him back from the dead and suddenly everything changes. She finds herself following the drum of the soldiers, all the way from the docks of Chatham to the darkness and despair of a far flung battlefield. When tragedy strikes, Lottie is alone once more and thrown back into the jaws of London’s streets. With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels, Lottie is in dire need of a miracle . . .

The Swan Maid

The new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author.Taking one last look around her attic room in Covent Garden Nettie knows there is no turning back, they must run for their lives… London, 1875. Thanks to her hapless father, Nettie Carroll has had to grow up quickly. While Nettie is sewing night and day to keep food on the table, her gullible father has trusted the wrong man again. Left with virtually nothing but the clothes they stand up in, he’s convinced that their only hope lies across the English Channel in France. Nettie has little but her dreams left to lose. Even far from home trouble follows them, with their enemies quietly drawing closer. But Nettie has a secret, and it’s one with the power to save them. Can she find the courage to trust in herself and pave the way for a brighter future?

Nettie’s Secret

Don’t miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Dolly’s dreams could lead her astray . . . Dolly Blanchard dreams of a bigger life. She wants to make a mark on the world, not simply wait for a husband to come along. So when an impoverished actress offers her a lifeline, Dolly flees to London, determined to make it on the stage and prove to her family – and herself – that she can strike out alone. But the dark city streets are full of danger. With her dreams fading to dust, Dolly soon finds herself in peril. And with the family’s future under threat at Rockwood Castle, and secrets tumbling out of the shadows, she faces a difficult choice. Will her heart call her home? Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022. Readers LOVE Dolly’s Dream!‘This book, like all the other books in the series, was excellent. I just couldn't put it down. It was filled with mystery and romance from beginning to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dilly’s ability to bring the era alive the characters into believable entity’s and the colourful expression and great pace leaves me, the reader, never wanting it to end!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dilly Court never fails, excellent read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dolly’s Dream

The heartwarming historical novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly CourtIt’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 Mistletoe Seller

Don’t miss the brand-new winter saga from bestselling author Dilly Court.Paradise Row, London. December 1865. Snow is falling fast and Sally Suggs is working tirelessly to bring in enough money to keep bread on the table. Her father, a skilled rag-and-bone man, has fallen ill and now Sally has taken up his trade. But this is a man’s world and competition is fierce, and Sally’s rival Finn Kelly always seems to be one step ahead. Her family’s one valuable possession is their horse, Flower, yet with no one to protect them, London’s underbelly of black-market traders circle closer. Sally needs to find help in the most unexpected places if they are to survive… Don’t miss this festive treat from Dilly Court – available to buy now!

Rag-and-Bone Christmas

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 Christmas Card

Da Patricia Greystones mand pludselig går bort, falder hendes verden fra hinanden. I en alder af bare fireogtyve er hun alene og ludfattig, men hun nægter at bede sin store familie på Rockwood Castle om hjælp og insisterer i stedet på at forsøge at klare sig på egen hånd. Inspireret af morens karriere som operasanger får Patricia en birolle i et teaterstykke i London, men lønnen er dårlig, og den luksus, hun hidtil har kendt, er nu fortid. For at kunne brødføde sig selv begynder hun at synge på et lokalt værtshus og rundtomkring i Londons gader. Her bliver hun bekendt med storbyens husvilde og sætter sig for at hjælpe dem. Men Londons mørke gader er et farligt sted for en enlig kvinde. En dyster person fra familiens fortid gemmer sig i skyggerne, og før hun ved af det, er Patricia på flugt og på vej væk fra London. Vil hun være i stand til at finde vejen frem uden familiens hjælp? Enkens flugt er tredje bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Rockwood-Krøniken

Enkens flugt

Et tilfældigt rendezvous bringer Nancy Sunday til Londons snævre gyder, hvor hun færdes blandt ludfattige gadedrenge. Selvom hendes hjerte er tungt af hjertesorger, er det stort nok til at bære dem, der har mindre, end hun selv har. Nancy tager forældreløse børn til sig, men da et af børnene anklages for en alvorlig forbrydelse, vender nabolaget sig imod hende. Jo mere vinterkulden får sit tag om byen, desto flere munde har hun at mætte. Kan Nancy opbyde styrke nok til at tage sig af dem alle? Snebrud er femte bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Snebrud

Dolly Blanchard drømmer om et bedre liv. Hun vil sætte sit eget aftryk på verden og ikke blot vente på ægteskabet. Så da en fattig skuespillerinde tilbyder hende en redning, rejser Dolly til London for at gøre karriere på teatret og bevise over for sin familie og sig selv, at hun kan stå på egne ben. Men i den mørke storby lurer farer overalt, og da Dollys drømme begynder at krakelere, fyldes hun snart af mismod. Samtidig, på slægtsslottet Rockwood Castle, trues familiens fremtid, da gamle hemmeligheder kommer op til overfladen, og Dolly må træffe et umuligt valg: Vil hun fortsat jagte sin drøm eller redde sin familie? Dollys drøm er sjette og sidste bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Dollys drøm

Julen står for døren i landsbyen Rockwood, men da de første snefnug begynder at dale, er Rosalind Blanchard både gravid og alene. Højtiden bliver endnu mindre glædelig, da hun modtager nyheden om, at hendes mand, Piers, er døden nær efter et skibsforlis. Skæbnen for hendes elskede Rockwood Castle er dermed endnu en gang usikker, og hun må nu opbyde al sin styrke for at holde sammen på familien. Snart står Rosalind igen ansigt til ansigt med den eneste mand, der nogensinde har fået hendes hjerte til at slå: hendes svoger, Alex. Til lyden af juleklokkernes kimen får hun nyheder om Piers, der ændrer alt, og måske får Rosalind med julens komme skænket en ny chance for at blive lykkelig? Vinterbryllup er andet bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Vinterbryllup

Siden Rosalind Carey og hendes søskende blev forladt af deres forældre, har hun kæmpet for at forsørge sine yngre brødre og sin søster og vedligeholde deres højtelskede Rockwood Castle i Devonshire. Men det engang så storslåede hjem er efterhånden lige så medtaget som den familie, der bebor det, og Carey-familien lever fra hånden til munden, mens de forsøger at passe den ejendom, hvis overlevelse afhænger af dem. De er på randen af ruin, da den flotte Piers Blanchard pludselig ankommer fra Cornwall og hævder at være Rosalinds fjerne fætter, og at Rockwood Castle tilhører ham. Piers lover at hjælpe familien med at betale deres gæld. Men hvordan kan Rosalind være sikker på, at han ikke blot er ude på at tage, hvad der er hans, og efterlade familien uden tag over hovedet? Kun en velbevaret hemmelighed kan overbevise Rosalind om at stole på Piers og at han vil beskytte familien – og hendes skrøbelige hjerte. Lykkens datter er første bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Lykkens datter

Nancy Sunday er kun få dage gammel, da hun efterlades på dørtrinet til et børnehjem. Hendes opvækst er alt andet end en dans på roser – indtil den venlige Rosalind Carey tager hende til sig. Som attenårig bliver Nancy adopteret ind i familien Careys liv på Rockwood Castle, men hun kan ikke slippe tanken om, hvem hendes forældre egentlig var … Da Nancy bliver sendt af sted til et akademi for unge kvinder, hvirvles hun pludselig ind i Londons rige selskabsliv. Her møder hun den rare og godhjertede Freddie Ashton, der til forveksling ligner hendes drømmemand. Desværre er det udelukket, at hans velhavende familie vil acceptere et ægteskab med et fattigt hittebarn. En anden mand har til gengæld også fået øjnene op for Nancy – den charmerende og farlige Gervase North, der af helt egne grunde sætter sig for at undersøge Nancys ophav. Vil Nancy nogensinde finde et sted at høre til? Søndagsbarnet er fjerde bind i Dilly Courts historiske krønike om de fire Carey-søskende og deres kamp for at bevare deres elskede barndomshjem, Rockwood Castle.

Søndagsbarnet

Untitled Book 6

Don’t miss the next heartwarming novel in the Rockwood series from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!‘I foresee happiness for you, Nancy. I hear bells and I see snow, and your heart’s desire comes true’ A chance encounter brings Nancy Sunday to the streets of London, where she finds herself amongst a band of street urchins. Her heart may have been broken by love but it’s big enough to help those less fortunate than herself, and Nancy takes these unloved orphans in – but when one of them is accused of a serious crime, the neighbourhood turns against her. The colder the cruel grip of winter grows, the more mouths she finds herself having to feed. Can Nancy’s good heart and strength bring them all through? Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022.

Snow Bride

Don’t miss the fourth book in the heartwarming six-part series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!Left on the steps of an orphanage when she was just days old, Nancy Sunday was brought up in hardship – until the kindly Rosalind Carey took her in. Now eighteen years old, Nancy is an adopted member of the Carey family. But she can’t help wondering who her parents really were… When Nancy is sent away to finishing school, she finds herself in the midst of London society. There she meets Freddie Ashton – kind and warm-hearted, he might just be the man of Nancy’s dreams. But she knows his wealthy parents would never let him marry a penniless foundling. And she has also caught the eye of another man – the charming and dangerous Gervase North, who has reasons of his own for discovering Nancy’s parentage. Will Nancy ever find where she truly belongs?

Sunday’s Child

Don’t miss the new heartwarming festive novel from No.1 Sunday Times best-selling author Dilly Court!As snow falls outside Abbotsford vicarage on Christmas Eve, Rose Northwood finds a child lying destitute in the manger of the town's nativity display. Reminded of her younger brother, who died at Christmastime, she is determined to nurse the young boy back to health. But the child has lost his memory and can't recall where he came from… Will Rose discover the boy's true identity, and reunite him with his lost family this winter? Escape into the world of Dilly Court this winter, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court! ‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’ ‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-warming historical drama, full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Snow Angel

Don’t miss the brand-new Christmas read from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!As the first Christmas snowflakes fall, Rosalind finds herself pregnant and alone… Christmas is coming to the village of Rockwood. But the happiest time of the year is marred by the news that Rosalind Blanchard’s husband, Piers, is close to death after a shipwreck at sea. The fate of her beloved family home, the crumbling Rockwood Castle, is once more in her hands. She must find the strength to keep her family together. Pregnant, Rosalind comes face to face with the only man who ever made her heart truly sing: her husband’s brother, Alex. As the Christmas bells ring, news of Piers arrives that changes everything. And another chance of happiness might be the gift Rosalind has been waiting for…

Winter Wedding

Escape into the world of Dilly Court with this unforgettable, festive historical drama, from the bestselling author of five million copies. Available to pre-order now As snowflakes carpet London’s cobbled streets, can Kitty protect her loved ones? When her family falls on hard times, Kitty refuses to give in to despair. With a talent for painting, she earns a few shillings selling her portraits at the bustling Soho Bazaar. But danger waits in the shadows, and when her mother is swindled out of almost everything and her sister is drawn into a reckless affair, their future hangs by a thread. As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost? Escape into the world of Dilly Court for winter 2025, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court! ‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’ ‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-warming historical drama, full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Winter Belle

*10 Sunday Times Number Ones* *Over 5 million copies sold* Escape into the world of Dilly Court this spring, with the latest unforgettable historical drama from the reader's favourite.Desperate to protect her family, can Poppy put her trust in a stranger?When Poppy Robbins is targeted by a blackmailer threatening to reveal secrets from her family’s past, she turns to the mysterious Edward Taverner for help. Taverner proposes an escape to his country manor, and to maintain a respectable appearance, he asks her to pose as his fiancée. She reluctantly agrees, but then finds herself trapped, unwelcome and alone in a threadbare mansion. Has her engagement secret put her in greater danger, or will it change her life forever? Readers LOVE Dilly Court! ‘Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books…another fabulous read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 ⭐read! Have all her books to date…Just keep ‘em comin’!’ ‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Heart-warming historical drama, full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Poppy’s Choice

Kun Patrician aviomies kuolee yllättäen, hän jää tyhjän päälle. Vain kaksikymmentäneljävuotiaana hän on pennitön leski, jolla ei ole ketään, jolta hakea apua. Hän päättää lähteä omille teilleen. Äitinsä oopperalaulajan uran inspiroimana Patricia saa pienen roolin Lontoon teatteriesityksessä. Palkka on kuitenkin pieni, ja hänen arkensa on kaukana ylellisestä elämästä, jota hän aiemmin vietti. Elättääkseen itsensä hän alkaa laulaa paikallisessa pubissa ja kadulla. Näin hän tutustuu Lontoon köyhiin ja yrittää parhaansa mukaan auttaa heitä. Perheen menneisyydestä peräisin oleva vaarallinen hahmo kuitenkin vaanii varjoissa, ja ennen pitkää Patricia joutuu pakenemaan Lontoosta. Kadottaako Patricia suuntansa ilman perheensä tukea?

Rockwoodin kronikat

Sisupussi

Nancy Sunday jätettiin vain muutaman päivän ikäisenä orpokodin portaille. Hän kasvoi köyhissä oloissa, kunnes ystävällinen Rosalind Carey otti hänet hoiviinsa. Nyt, kahdeksantoistavuotiaana, Nancy on Careyn perheen adoptoitu jäsen, mutta hän ei voi olla miettimättä, keitä hänen oikeat vanhempansa ovat. Kun Nancy lähetetään sisäoppilaitokseen, hän löytää itsensä Lontoon seurapiireistä. Siellä hän tapaa Freddie Ashtonin - hyväsydämisen ja ystävällisen miehen, joka saattaa olla Nancyn unelmien täyttymys. Nancy kuitenkin tietää, että Freddien varakkaat vanhemmat eivät koskaan hyväksyisi pennitöntä orpotyttöä miniäkseen. Hänen elämäänsä on tullut myös toinen mies - hurmaava ja vaarallinen Gervase North, jolla on omat syynsä selvittää Nancyn sukujuuret.

Sunnuntailapsi

Sattumalta Nancy Sunday päätyy Lontoon kaduille ja löytää itsensä katulasten joukosta. Hänen sydämensä saattaa olla särkynyt rakkaudesta, mutta se on tarpeeksi suuri auttamaan häntä huonommassa asemassa olevia, ja niinpä Nancy ottaa nämä rakkaudettomat orvot huomaansa - mutta kun yhtä heistä syytetään vakavasta rikoksesta, naapurusto kääntyy häntä vastaan. Talven julman kylmyyden kiristyessä Nancy huomaa joutuvansa ruokkimaan yhä useampia suita. Riittävätkö Nancyn hyvä sydän ja vahvuus auttamaan heitä kaikkia talven yli?

Valkea morsian

Dolly Blanchard haaveilee suuremmasta elämästä. Hän haluaa jättää jäljen maailmaan, ei vain odottaa sopivaa aviomiestä. Kun köyhtynyt näyttelijä tarjoaa hänelle pelastuksen, Dolly pakenee Lontooseen, päättäväisenä menestyä näyttämöllä ja todistaa perheelleen - ja itselleen - että hän voi pärjätä omillaan. Mutta kaupungin pimeät kadut ovat täynnä vaaroja. Unelmien hiipuessa tomuksi Dolly huomaa pian olevansa vaarassa. Kun perheen tulevaisuus on uhattuna Rockwoodin linnassa ja salaisuudet alkavat paljastua varjoista, hän joutuu vaikean valinnan eteen. Kutsuvatko hänen tunteensa hänet kotiin?

Vaaralliset unelmat

Kun talven ensimmäiset lumihiutaleet putoilevat, Rosalind huomaa olevansa raskaana - ja yksin. Joulu on saapumassa Rockwoodin kylään, mutta juhlakautta varjostaa tieto siitä, että Rosalindin aviomies Piers on kuoleman kielissä hänen laivansa tehtyä haaksirikon. Rosalindin on jälleen kannettava vastuunsa ja turvattava sekä Rockwoodin että perheensä tulevaisuus. Raskauden edetessä Rosalind tapaa ainoan miehen, joka on todella saanut hänen sydämensä sykkimään: Piersin veljen Alexin. Kun joulun kellot kilkattavat, kantautuu Piersin tilanteesta uutisia, jotka muuttavat kaiken. Toteutuvatko kaikki Rosalindin lahjalistan toiveet?

Unelmahäät

Ihastuttava historiallinen sukusaaga Rockwoodin linnasta alkaa Rosalind Carey tekisi mitä vain pitääkseen kiinni hänen ja sisarustensa kodista, Rockwoodista. Rosalind on joutunut ottamaan vastuuta veljistään ja siskostaan, sillä vanhemmat ovat jättäneet heidät oman onnensa nojaan Devonshiressa sijaitsevaan linnaan. Rakastettu koti on kuitenkin rapistumassa, samoin kuin siellä asuva perhekin: Careyn perhe elää kädestä suuhun. Eräänä päivänä ovelle ilmestyy komea Piers Blanchard, joka väittää olevansa Rosalindin kaukainen serkku ja Rockwoodin linnan omistaja. Piers kertoo haluavansa auttaa maksamaan perheen velat. Mutta voiko Rosalind olla varma, ettei tämä ole viemässä heiltä kaikkea? Vain tarkoin varjeltu salaisuus vakuuttaa Rosalindin siitä, että hän voi luottaa Piersin suojelevan hänen perhettään - ja hänen haurasta sydäntään.

Onnettaren tytär

Nell'Inghilterra vittoriana, la giovane Lottie, orfana di madre e abbandonata dallo zio, è costretta a una misera esistenza di duro lavoro e soprusi alla locanda del Cigno a Due Teste. Quotidianamente maltrattata dalla dispotica padrona, è fin troppo stanca anche solo per riuscire a sognare una vita diversa. Finché, una notte, la sua routine viene sconvolta dall'arrivo di un plotone di soldati, uno dei quali, Gideon Ellis, è gravemente ferito. Oltre al suo lavoro di sguattera, Lottie si fa carico anche di prendersi cura di Gideon, e presto tra i due nasce un tenero sentimento. Quando il reparto di Gideon viene destinato al fronte della guerra di Crimea, la ragazza decide di diventare infermiera, convinta che prendersi cura dei bisognosi sia la vocazione della sua vita.

La locanda del Cigno

Londra, 1865. Sally Suggs è una giovane donna che, ogni giorno, lavora instancabilmente per sopravvivere. Suo padre, un umile straccivendolo, si è ammalato e adesso tocca a lei portare avanti il suo lavoro. Ogni giorno gira per le strade della città raccogliendo gli stracci che la gente butta via e vecchi oggetti abbandonati da poter rivendere. Il suo unico tesoro è Flower, una splendida cavalla andalusa che i commercianti del mercato nero cercano di rubarle. È un mondo crudele governato da uomini, la concorrenza è spietata. Come se non bastasse, l’amore complica tutto. Il cuore di Sally è diviso in due: tra i sentimenti che prova nei confronti dell’amico e rivale Kelly e la corte dell’affascinante veterinario Gideon. Il Natale è sempre più vicino e la neve ricopre le vie di Londra, mentre Sally è alla disperata ricerca di una soluzione ai suoi problemi. È disposta a tutto pur di salvare la sua famiglia, tranne che a rifugiarsi in un matrimonio senza amore.

Un cuore diviso

Covent Garden, 1875. Nettie Carroll ha solo vent’anni quando lei e suo padre Robert si ritrovano immischiati in un affare di falsi d’autore a opera del disonesto mercante Duke Dexter, e costretti a lasciare l’Inghilterra per sfuggire alle indagini della polizia. La giovane, però, ha una grande determinazione e un passato che l’ha messa alla prova molte volte abituandola a svolgere lavori umili per poter sopravvivere e sopperire alle mancanze del padre, ma soprattutto un sogno che tiene segreto e a cui non ha mai rinunciato nonostante le difficoltà e i numerosi rifiuti: quello di poter pubblicare il suo libro e diventare una scrittrice di successo. Durante la fuga, padre e figlia avranno il sostegno e l’aiuto di Byron, l’amico più caro che Nettie abbia mai avuto e segretamente innamorato di lei, che si unirà a loro desideroso di riscoprire le sue origini. Ha inizio così una lunga catena di vicende che portano i Carroll e Byron a conoscere nuovi luoghi, persone e usanze e a imbattersi anche in vecchie conoscenze, come lo stesso Duke Dexter, nel frattempo sposatosi con la giovane Constance Gaillard, e l’inarrestabile detective privato Samson Wegg, da tempo sulle loro tracce. Solo dopo molto tempo riusciranno a tornare a Londra, dove Nettie avrà finalmente la possibilità di avere la vita che ha sempre sognato, ma dovrà fare i conti con i suoi sentimenti che la porteranno nuovamente lontana dall’Inghilterra per ritrovare il suo vero amore, stravolgendo così il suo futuro.

I segreti di Nettie

Per riuscire a superare una grande delusione d’amore, Daisy Marshall si trasferisce con gli zii a Little Creek, un piccolo villaggio in cui il latifondista Tattersall tiene in pugno la povera gente del luogo. Lì, Daisy conosce l’attraente medico Nick e presto inizia a pensare che proprio lui potrebbe farle dimenticare il suo amore tradito. Ma poi si imbatte nell’affascinante contrabbandiere Jay, e tutto cambia. Mentre tenta di capire cos’abbia in serbo per lei il destino, Daisy, di fronte alle condizioni dei poveri abitanti di Little Creek, sente crescere dentro di sé la necessità di aiutare i bisognosi. E di diventare la donna che vuole essere, invece di quella che si aspettano gli altri.

Il riscatto dell'amore

La piccola Lucy Pocket – orfana di padre e abbandonata dalla madre – vive di espedienti insieme all’amorevole nonna materna Eva nei bassifondi dell’East End londinese. La sorte cui la bambina sembra destinata cambia all’improvviso quando il nonno paterno, Sir William Marriot, pentito per aver allontanato il figlio, chiede e ottiene da una riluttante Eva la custodia della nipote, che dovrà crescere sotto la sua tutela per diventare una giovane lady. Ma alla morte di Sir Marriot un lontano parente cerca con ogni mezzo di strappare a Lucy l’eredità cui sembra avere diritto.

La strada verso casa

Nella Londra vittoriana, la giovane Caroline Manning si ritrova catapultata in un incubo quando il padre muore improvvisamente e la sua compagnia mercantile, che fino ad allora aveva garantito benessere alla famiglia, è sull’orlo del fallimento. Senza poter contare sulla madre, sconvolta dall’accaduto, Caroline, insieme all’amica Sadie, deve occuparsi dei due fratellini e delle economie famigliari. Dopo aver risposto all’annuncio per un posto da chaperon presso la famiglia Colville, da sempre rivale in affari dei Manning, la ragazza conosce la crudele e fredda matriarca, la signora Clarissa Colville, e i suoi nipoti Maria e Phineas. Maria è una figlia illegittima ed è sempre stata trattata male dalla nonna, che ha costretto la madre ad andarsene e sposare un contadino del Devonshire; le due ragazze stringono subito un forte legame e, dopo un litigio con la signora Colville, decidono di scappare insieme alla ricerca della madre di Maria. È l’inizio della loro avventura.

Un amore dal passato

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