The Summer Maiden, Dilly Court
The Summer Maiden, Dilly Court
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The Summer Maiden

Author: Dilly Court

Narrator: Annie Aldington

Unabridged: 11 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 06/14/2018


Synopsis

The second book in a stunning new series frombestseller, 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?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on June 07, 2018

The River Maid #2 Set in 1873. When Carrie Manning's father dies, her mother, Essie, is heartbroken. Essie leaves for London to convalescence with her good friend, Lady Alice, and it is down to Carrie to look after her family and to take charge of the shipping company her father left behind. It's not......more

Goodreads review by M on March 11, 2020

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Goodreads review by Maria João (A Biblioteca da João) on February 21, 2020

9 de 10* Que romance bom este! Se já tinha adorado o primeiro volume “A Filha do Barqueiro”, este livro continuou a encher-me as medidas! Adoro tudo nesta história: as personagens, as suas aventuras, as descrições dos locais e das suas viagens. Tudo me encanta. Por isso mesmo, de cada vez que peguei......more

Goodreads review by Kylie on November 07, 2018

It was addictive and very good. I was struggling to read and enjoy reading until I started this and I ended up struggling to put it down. I've never read A Dilly Court book I did not enjoy or want to finish and they always get me over my readers block......more

Goodreads review by Mrs Margaret Maher on July 01, 2018

A Great Book I have read the first book in this series and now I have read the second book a great story well worth reading 📚.I have just ordered the last book which comes out on the 1st November,2018.......more


Quotes

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