*10 Sunday Times Number Ones* *Over 5 million copies sold* Escape into the world of Dilly Court this spring, with the latest unforgettable historical drama from the reader's favourite. Desperate to protect her family, can Poppy put her trust in a stranger? When Poppy Robbins is targeted by a blackmailer threatening to reveal secrets from her family's past, she turns to the mysterious Edward Taverner for help. Taverner proposes an escape to his country manor, and to maintain a respectable appearance, he asks her to pose as his fiancée. She reluctantly agrees, but then finds herself trapped, unwelcome and alone in a threadbare mansion. Has her engagement secret put her in greater danger, or will it change her life forever? 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' 'There were some characters that make an appearance from previous books.another fabulous read' 'Can't put it down!! It's a 5 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' 'I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints' 'Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday' 'Heart-warming historical drama, 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' Gold title - Dilly Court has had eight No.1 Sunday Times bestsellers. She has spent a combined 90 weeks in the Sunday Times Top Ten and has over 15k fans on Facebook. - Dilly Court is one of our BIGGEST authors and our ambition is to continue to grow her readership to those who may not have discovered her yet, by creating compelling entry points into her novels. - Working with our insight and marketing teams to connect with Dilly's superfans to drive preorders, and use them as advocates to recruit new fans and honing Dilly's brand proposition. - We will continue to work with retailers in physical and digital to deliver the biggest promotions and to build on Dilly's reach featuring outdoor advertising, targeted digital advertising, as well as print and radio. - Comps: The Lucky Penny, 73k PBs; A Thimble for Christmas, 77k PB; Dolly's Dream, 87k PB. Author comps: Rosie Goodwin / Bad Apple 27k Competition: Rosie Goodwin; Anna Jacobs; Katie Flynn; AnneMarie Brear; Rita Bradshaw; Val Wood; Margaret Dickinson; Kitty Neale; Annie Murray; Libby Ashworth; Glenda Young;.