These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Don’t miss the brand-new six-part series from the number one Sunday Times best-selling author Dilly Court! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. After the sudden death of her husband, Patricia Greystone is left with nothing, and at twenty-four, she finds herself a penniless widow.

Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. 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! She grew up in North East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.I liked the character of Dolly, her bravery, strength, a wise head on her shoulders and her adventurous spirit all melded together to make a rollicking good read. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. So loved this book, and this whole series, wish there could have been one more book so one more character could have found love. But Dolly isn't prepared for the life that awaits her away from the safety of her family shroud and soon she discovers that the streets are fraught with danger.

Of course a young woman of barely twenty travelling to London accompanied by a gentleman who is not related to her could threaten to ruin her reputation.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. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph You may also be interested in. For all ebook purchases, you will be prompted to create an account or login with your existing HarperCollins username and password. Dolly is determined to prove to herself - and her family - that she can strike out and make a name for herself on the stage.

They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. After witnessing her grandmama's harsh words towards a young girl who has auditioned for her, Dolly decides that she could follow a career on the stage as well. The Chalke History Festival announces a new name, new look, and tons for history buffs to get their teeth into!Read more about the seller notes “This product has passed our meticulous quality checks and is guaranteed to be in good condition. Only a closely guarded secret will convince Rosalind she can trust Piers to protect her family - and her fragile heart. 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. 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!