Fortunes Daughter, Dilly Court
Fortunes Daughter, Dilly Court
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Fortune's Daughter

Author: Dilly Court

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 11 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/10/2021


Synopsis

Don’t miss the brand-new heartwarming novel from the No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court! Reader reviews for Rockwood was home and she would do anything she could to stop it being stolen from them. Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves, headstrong Rosalind Carey has no choice but to take charge of her younger brothers and sister in Devonshire’s grand Rockwood Castle. But their once much-loved home is crumbling like the family that lives within it. Living hand to mouth and desperate to provide for the estate that depends on them, the Carey family are one debt away from ruin. Until the day comes when the dashing Piers Blanchard appears on their doorstep from Cornwall, claiming he is Rosalind’s distant cousin and that Rockwood Castle is his. Piers says he wants to help pay off the family’s debts. But how can Rosalind be sure he isn’t out to take what is his and leave them all homeless? Only a closely-guarded secret will convince Rosalind she can trust Piers to protect her family – and her fragile heart. Book One of The Rockwood Chronicles ‘I literally could not put this book down’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Dilly Court never disappoints . . . 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!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Loved this book from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on May 30, 2021

The Rockwood Chronicles Book 1 Abandoned by their parents and left to fight for themselves, headstrong Rosalind Carey has no choice but to take charge of her younger brothers and sister in Devonshire's grand Rockwood Castle. But their once much-loved home is crumbling like the family who live within......more

Goodreads review by StinaStaffymum on December 18, 2023

The first in a series of six, this book opens with 8 year old Rosalind Carey traipsing down to the beach to watch the smugglers bring their loot ashore. But the preventative men are quick to capture some of the smugglers whilst Rosie finds herself injured and in the debt of an unknown boy who rescue......more

Goodreads review by Carol on June 25, 2021

Unsure! It is difficult to comment on this book due to being bewildered myself! I started being interested, but as the story unfolds it was rather unbelievable!......more

Goodreads review by Dan on October 10, 2024

Love the characters in this book and now going to read the next one too......more

Goodreads review by Booklover BEV on May 18, 2021

A new series from Dilly and its a cracker. Rosalind Carey lives along side her siblings at Rockwood Castle and are only a step away from loosing everything, and Piers Blanchland steps in to say he can save them all but can he be trusted. Oh my I loved this book it holds so many secrets and tales that......more


Quotes

Praise for Dilly Court: ‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ ‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ ‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ ‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ ‘Spellbinding . . . you just keep turning the pages’ ‘A fast-paced, riveting read’ ‘A heart-warming, fast-paced story that will keep you gripped till the end’ ‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ ‘Atmospheric, vivid and compelling’ ‘An excellent, well-researched read’ ‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’