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A Village Scandal

The Village Secrets, Book 2

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 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!©2020 Dilly Court (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Victorian Marriage Village

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Praise for Dilly Court:

‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express

‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ The People’s Friend

‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ Choice

‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ My Weekly

‘Spellbinding . . . you just keep turning the pages’ Daily Mail

‘A fast-paced, riveting read’ Sunday Express

‘A heart-warming, fast-paced story that will keep you gripped till the end’ The People’s Friend

‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express

‘Atmospheric, vivid and compelling’ My Weekly

‘An excellent, well-researched read’ People’s Friend

‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph
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Loved the 1st in the trilogy and this didn't disappoint...now for the 3rd one! Very well read too, which definitely makes a difference to the enjoyment.

2nd in a great trilogy

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Another good book by Dilly. Love her books!! I didn’t want it to end! Excellent narrative as usual by Annie - would definitely recommend!!

Twists & turns - good book!!

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Not my usual type of read ,but it was intriguing and hard to put down .A relaxing period tale

A charming story,beautifully narrated,

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I loved everything about this story from the beginning to the end. Annie Aldington is an excellent narrator and Dilly Court always writes such interesting stories.

A Village Scandal

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couldn't put it down, fascinating characters, can't wait to read next book in the series. As always Annie Aldington brilliantly narrates

unusual story

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