Dilly Court

A wonderfully nostalgic, compelling story of hope and bravery against all odds, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.City of London, 1887: At eight years old, Charity Crosse is thrust into hardship, living on the streets with her ailing grandfather. When he tragically dies, Charity, now aged 16, finds salvation working at a local bookshop.Despite the harsh owner and meagre pay, Charity dreams of a better future surrounded by the books she’s always longed to read. But danger looms when the owner dies unexpectedly, and she faces homelessness again. With threats around every corner, will Charity fulfil her dreams to run the bookshop herself and find the security she craves?__________________________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'‘Can’t put it down!! It’s a 5 star 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’‘Heart-warming... 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’

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 gripping saga from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Workhouse Girl. At just eleven years old, Stella Barry is torn from her poverty-stricken mother and thrust into service.One Sunday, she returns home for a longed-for visit to find her family have been evicted from their lodgings. And have vanished without a trace.Seven years later, plucky, determined Stella has thrived. But when terrible circumstances force her to flee, with no references and only a few personal possessions, she knows she'll need all her strength to survive.Setting out on her own, can Stella finally find her family, and the loving home she’s always dreamed of?READERS LOVE DILLY COURT:‘Truly riveting… It has everything to keep you spellbound. What a talented author. I read until my eyes drooped.’‘Full of wonder, drama and romance. A very easy and enticing read with a wonderful ending.’‘So touching and gripping… amazing where love takes you. Could not stop reading.’‘Twists and turns on every page, drawing me into the heartaches and dilemmas…’'Her characters are like old friends'

*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’ ?????

Escape into the world of Dilly Court this spring, with the latest unforgettable historical drama from the reader's favourite.

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’ ?????

Don't miss the new heartwarming festive novel from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court - available to pre-order now!

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*' ?????

Step into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!

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

Don't miss the next utterly romantic historical saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

Donâ??t miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

Don't miss the latest utterly heartwarming instalment of the Rockwood series from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

Donâ??t miss the next heartwarming novel in the Rockwood series from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

Don't miss the next heartwarming novel in the Rockwood series from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!