I usually enjoy reading Dilly Court books, unsure on what exactly, but I couldn't seem to get into it as her previous books.
Unfortunately it didn't keep me reading until the end. I feel awful for the feedback but it's my opinion and maybe I should try reading it again until I finish. Sorry.

Having read many Dilly Court novels before this one is just as good, if not better! A richly warm story, written with style which draws you into the era effortlessly. Loved it.

I don’t usually read period drama but liked the look of this one, and I was not disappointed, I read it in one afternoon! Nettie and her father la poor life, he was an artist who did work for a gallery, not thinking or asking too many questions about what he was producing !! When things went wrong Nettie and her father fled the Country, but not before Bryon, her friend, caught up with them and told her he was going with them! He had his reasons for going so it was an easy decision for him to make. Nettie is an amazing young woman who knew what she wanted and went after it. Bryon, knew he wanted to be with Nettie but she needed to see it too! Can time apart make her realise her love for him and will he take her back!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested right through. The characters were interesting, it was never boring. As it was set in different countries I learned about boating, castles ,slums and cultures.b There was plenty of drama not knowing if there would be prison sentences, conflict and romance. I always love reading Dilly Court books and this did not disappoint.

Thanks to netgalley for allowing me to read this Arc.
As always Dilly Court delivers a most enjoyable historical read.
I have loved Dilly's books since I read the first of her many books.
A must read for everyone.

Set in London, 1875. Nettie Carroll and her father Robert, are on the run from the police. Robert is an artist and he was duped into making replicas of famous paintings by a man known as Duke. But Duke sold the paintings on as originals. This is where the adventure begins. We are taken to France, a trip on a barge and we even meet a Contessa. Nettie and her father struggle to earn a living. Robert draws people he meets in the street to try and earn them some money. There are some marvellous characters in this book. Dilly Court is a fabulous author. Her books are easy to read. I have read and loved all of her books.

I would like to thank NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and the author Dilly Court for my ARC in exchange for an honest review