Dilly Court: The Beggar Maid, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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A wonderfully nostalgic, compelling story of hope and bravery against all odds, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

City of London, 1887 : At eight years old, Charity Crosse is thrust into hardship, living on the streets with her ailing grandfather. When he tragically dies, Charity, now aged 16, finds salvation working at a local bookshop.

Despite the harsh owner and meagre pay, Charity dreams of a better future surrounded by the books she's always longed to read. But danger looms when the owner dies unexpectedly, and she faces homelessness again. With threats around every corner, will Charity fulfil her dreams to run the bookshop herself and find the security she craves?

Readers LOVE Dilly Court!
'Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best '
'Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'
'Can't put it down!! It's a 5 star read! Have all her books to date... Just keep 'em comin'!'
'A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story'
'Heart-warming ... full of ups and downs and full of lively and interesting characters'
'Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down '