The Summer Maiden (The River Maid, Book 2)
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Summer Maiden (The River Maid, Book 2)
By (Author) Dilly Court
Book 2
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
18th June 2018
12th July 2018
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
823.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
512
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 32mm
210g
Description
The second book in a stunning new series from Sunday Times bestseller, Dilly Court
1873. When Carrie Mannings 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 Marias 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.
Carries 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 familys name
Reviews
Praise for Dilly Court:
Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel Sunday Express
Dilly Courts latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end 5 stars The Peoples 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 Peoples 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 Peoples Friend
Perfect for Downton Abbey fans heart-tugging Peterborough Telegraph
Author Bio
Dilly Court is a Sunday Times bestselling author of over thirty novels. She grew up in North East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. To find out more about Dilly, please visit her website and her Facebook page: www.dillycourt.com www.facebook.com/DillyCourtAuthor
