The Christmas Wedding

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Pub Date 17 Oct 2019 | Archive Date 1 Apr 2022

Description

The first book in the dramatic new saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Holding the letter in trembling hands, Daisy’s future crumbled before her – the words engraved on her heart forever.
 
The village of Little Creek, the long winter of 1867 
 
The first flakes of snow are falling when Daisy Marshall, secretly engaged to her master's son, finds herself jilted at the altar. 
 
Heartbroken, Daisy flees to the small village of Little Creek, nestled on the coast of Essex. There she is warmly welcomed – but the village is poverty-stricken, suffering under a cruel Lord of the manor. And when cholera hits, the villagers are truly in dire straits. 
 
Determined to help, Daisy makes new friends in earnest doctor Nicholas and dashing smuggler Jay – but also dangerous new enemies, who threaten to destroy everything she’s built. Can Daisy save the village and find happiness in time for Christmas?

The first book in the dramatic new saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author

Holding the letter in trembling hands, Daisy’s future crumbled before her – the words engraved on her heart...


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Dilly Court brings the area of Little Creek to life. The people, sfrom the squire - nasty piece of work - to the poorest in the village, feel real and lived. A good book that is engaging and both light and dark.

I received a free advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

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Another good book by Dilly Court. I could not wait to start reading it and I was not disappointed. It has everything in it, right from the beginning to the end. I do recommend this book to be read.

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Lovely story and looking forward to the next in the series. Enjoyed all the characters and the settings.

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Another brilliant saga from this wonderful author who has a true gift of storytelling. I really enjoyed it.

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Another delightful novel from Dilly. I loved following Daisy’s travels and how she cared for those less fortunate.

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Dilly Court writes amazing sagas and this one tops them all for me. The first in what I hope is a series is brilliant. Easy to read with interesting, fun, courageous characters I couldn’t put it down. So follow the residents of Little Creak and their lives. A must read.

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I really enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. Great characters and a great plot line. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

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Another fabulous book from dilly court i love her books as she is very entertaining with her stories this is another one for my bookshelf.Excellent 5*

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I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for more. Little creek village that I felt part of. Daisy torn between many things and Jay who was forced into being what he was,but it all worked out in the end. A must read.

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This was a really enjoyable story with an historical background. The author managed to make all the characters and the background come to life and it was easy to visualise everything. .A great feel good conclusion. I hope I manage to read the rest of the series.

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The book is set in the 1860s, and begins when Daisy is cruelly jilted by her fiance Julian, and dismissed by his mother from her job as governess to a younger son.

Heartbroken, she returns home to live with her relations, and when they decide to retire to the countryside, in a village called Little Creek goes with them. The story unfolds at a steady pace, with her Aunt and Uncle, brother and his friend, Nicholas, a doctor. The characters are engaging, mainly friendly and amiable, with lots of interaction. However, several characters are autocratic, domineering and cruel, making an interesting, absorbing story with unexpected twists and turns.

Dilly Court paints a vivid picture of life for many at this time. Most of the people who live in Little Creek are living in harsh, squalid conditions, largely caused by the local Squire Tattersall who seeks to evict them. Daisy is determined to do whatever she can to help, and the story deals with poverty and relationships, both in London and the countryside in a gripping, compelling way.

It’s great that there are going to be other books in the series, as I feel that there will be more battles for these well-drawn, compelling characters in store. Highly recommended.

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Another fantastic book written by this without ,so beautifully written and had fantastic characters look forward to the next book in this series .

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