The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author – available to pre-order now! Taking deep breaths of the cold city air, Katherine whispered, ‘This isn’t the London I know.’ East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crue The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author – available to pre-order now! Taking deep breaths of the cold city air, Katherine whispered, ‘This isn’t the London I know.’ East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crueller than she remembers. Her eyes opened to the plight of London's poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help – even if it means defying her parents. In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London's poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. Until she begins to discover that her true enemies might not be who she thought…
The Reluctant Heiress: The brand-new heartwarming historical fiction romance from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author...
The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author – available to pre-order now! Taking deep breaths of the cold city air, Katherine whispered, ‘This isn’t the London I know.’ East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crue The brand-new unforgettable romance saga from the No.1 bestselling author – available to pre-order now! Taking deep breaths of the cold city air, Katherine whispered, ‘This isn’t the London I know.’ East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crueller than she remembers. Her eyes opened to the plight of London's poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help – even if it means defying her parents. In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London's poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. Until she begins to discover that her true enemies might not be who she thought…
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Louise Wilson –
East-End London, 1858: Katherine Martin has just arrived back in london after spendind three years in India. But the city is far crueller than she remembers. Kate is determined to help the poor even if it means defying her parents. She rents a building and opens up a soup kitchen where she first comes across Harry Trader and his gang. Kate's lady's maid becomes a good companion and stays by her side through good and bad. Dilly Court is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to pull you in from the East-End London, 1858: Katherine Martin has just arrived back in london after spendind three years in India. But the city is far crueller than she remembers. Kate is determined to help the poor even if it means defying her parents. She rents a building and opens up a soup kitchen where she first comes across Harry Trader and his gang. Kate's lady's maid becomes a good companion and stays by her side through good and bad. Dilly Court is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to pull you in from the beginning and hold your attention until the end.There's lots of lovely characters and some nasty rogues as well. There's lots happening in this story but it's easy to follow. I have read and enjoyed all of Dilly Court's books. I would like to thank #NetGalley, @HarperCollinsUK #HarperFiction and the author #DillyCourt for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
booklover BEV –
1858, and Katherine Martin along with her parents Bartholomew and Arabella arrive on a steamship to east India docks London from Delhi India, it's been three years since they were here. Ashok Patel [ash] she is going to miss the most but her father insisted he was unsuitable companion for her as an anglo indian, but he had risked all as a soldier getting them away back safe to their old home Finsbury Square , Jenny Marsh her ladys maid becomes a firm companion and Katherine intends to set up a s 1858, and Katherine Martin along with her parents Bartholomew and Arabella arrive on a steamship to east India docks London from Delhi India, it's been three years since they were here. Ashok Patel [ash] she is going to miss the most but her father insisted he was unsuitable companion for her as an anglo indian, but he had risked all as a soldier getting them away back safe to their old home Finsbury Square , Jenny Marsh her ladys maid becomes a firm companion and Katherine intends to set up a soup kitchen in the roughest east end for the needed with landlord Harry Trader who wont take no stick from anyone he is a brutal man. and so we go on katherine's journey. I found this book a fascinating read right through. such a well laid out story right till the end.
Nina Green –
Brilliant
Ali Bookworm –
Enjoyable, though not as much as some of her previous ones.
Sarah Davies –
Thanks to Netgalley for a copy for an unbiased review. Kate comes back from her luxurious life in Delhi India with her mother and father, when she arrives back in London she is shocked by the amount of poverty that seems to be everywhere. Kate knows she has had a privileged childhood and decides she would like to help the less fortunate, but will her mother and father agree?? Her father is a bossy overbearing man who aspirations to become a high court judge. Kates mother hasn't really been involve Thanks to Netgalley for a copy for an unbiased review. Kate comes back from her luxurious life in Delhi India with her mother and father, when she arrives back in London she is shocked by the amount of poverty that seems to be everywhere. Kate knows she has had a privileged childhood and decides she would like to help the less fortunate, but will her mother and father agree?? Her father is a bossy overbearing man who aspirations to become a high court judge. Kates mother hasn't really been involved in Kates live as she spends more time dining out or entertaining for her husbands career. Kate endeavour's to start a soup kitchen with her own money to help the poorer families, but this may not fit with other people opinions and she ruffles peoples feather when she only wants to help. This is a great story with plenty of twists and turns, a fantastic myriad of characters from all walks of life that keep you wanting to turn each page until the end. Highly recommend this book from start to finish!!!!
Heather Copping –
Kate has recently returned to Britain from India because of the recent uprising there and she returns to a London which is so very different to her way of life. After visiting a family with a lawyer friend of her father's she is determined to think of something to help the poor and near starving families. Things don't go to plan, the soup kitchen she set up in an old disused property, starts off ok, but after a while a gang leader called mad monks starts pestering her and after an awful break in Kate has recently returned to Britain from India because of the recent uprising there and she returns to a London which is so very different to her way of life. After visiting a family with a lawyer friend of her father's she is determined to think of something to help the poor and near starving families. Things don't go to plan, the soup kitchen she set up in an old disused property, starts off ok, but after a while a gang leader called mad monks starts pestering her and after an awful break in, she decides its for the best if she moves away, best not just for her, but her mother, friends and also Harry Trader, another gang leader, and his mother too. The story soon draws you in and you are rooting for all the characters. As with all Dilly Court books you are guaranteed an excellent read, that will keep your attention throughout. I really enjoyed reading this book, a real escapism story and a 5☆ read.
Kim –
Katherine (Kate) Martin has been out in India for the past three years living in luxury with her parents, but because of an uprising, they have had to escape with their lives, leaving behind her darling Ashok Patel or Ash as he is known. With her maid Jenny they soon settle into their old home in Finsbury Square, the year is 1858. Kate wants to help those living in poverty and with the help of Jenny decides to open up a soup kitchen, Using her own money she soon finds a suitable building. This i Katherine (Kate) Martin has been out in India for the past three years living in luxury with her parents, but because of an uprising, they have had to escape with their lives, leaving behind her darling Ashok Patel or Ash as he is known. With her maid Jenny they soon settle into their old home in Finsbury Square, the year is 1858. Kate wants to help those living in poverty and with the help of Jenny decides to open up a soup kitchen, Using her own money she soon finds a suitable building. This is a story of warmth and love, how the other half live, and also delving into how the roughest side of life live. Dilly Court is a wonderful author who knows how to keep her readers interested. The characters she creates are believable and make you want to find out more about them. A great book with some unexpected turns.
Wendy –
I always really enjoy Dilly Court's book. I must admit there were one or two parts that I felt were a bit far fetched but didn't spoil my enjoyment at all. I am very much looking forward to her new series. I always really enjoy Dilly Court's book. I must admit there were one or two parts that I felt were a bit far fetched but didn't spoil my enjoyment at all. I am very much looking forward to her new series.
Patricia Moren –
Another masterpiece by Dilly Court. She brings disparate people together and binds them into an unrelated family. Some really good characters and with so much going on the story remains absorbing right to the end. A real feel good story and I look forward to the next one.
Annarella –
Dilly Court is a talented storyteller and I like this story, moving and entertaining. Excellent character development, a well researched and vivid historical background, a plot that flows. Recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Margaret –
Not my genre Silly, completely predictable, unbelievable
karen chambers –
Enjoy Enjoyed every page I read can't wait for the new book. Later this year with more to follow.Something to look forward to. Enjoy Enjoyed every page I read can't wait for the new book. Later this year with more to follow.Something to look forward to.
Sue Hickling –
Love Dillys books , iv read them all . Cant wait for her new one to come out in the summer .
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