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The Summer Maiden - The River Maid
The Summer Maiden - The River Maid
paperback
Published:
12 July, 2018
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Description
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?
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780008199647 |
| ISBN10 | 0008199647 |
| Number Of Pages | 512 |
| Item Weight | 350 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 32 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
Media 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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Author's Bio
Dilly Court is a Sunday Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. She grew up in North East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband.
To find out more about Dilly, please visit her website and her Facebook page:
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