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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?

 Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Victorian Women's Fiction England Heartfelt

Critic reviews

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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A lovely story of the lives of two families connected through shipping. Loved listening to it and understand that there is another book in the series - Can’t wait!

The Summer Maiden

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Brilliant as ever Dilly Court never fails to deliver a good book. Throughly entertaining throughout.
Can’t wait for the next one.

Brilliant!!!

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As for River Maid, I loved the storytelling and also the intermingling of the characters from the two books. However, jumping straight from River Maid without a break, I didn’t expect some of the twists and behaviours from older characters in this book but … I still really enjoyed it!

Good story and another fascinating look back in time

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As usual Dilly Court has come out tops good clean story, great can't wait for the next installment, and well narrated.

Brilliant follow on book

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can't wait for the next book. amazing book series. I need more series. totally worth the money.

love it

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