A Loving Family

· Random House
4.7
60 reviews
Ebook
480
Pages

About this ebook

The gripping saga from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Workhouse Girl.


At just eleven years old, Stella Barry is torn from her poverty-stricken mother and thrust into service.

One Sunday, she returns home for a longed-for visit to find her family have been evicted from their lodgings. And have vanished without a trace.
Seven years later, plucky, determined Stella has thrived. But when terrible circumstances force her to flee, with no references and only a few personal possessions, she knows she'll need all her strength to survive.
Setting out on her own, can Stella finally find her family, and the loving home she’s always dreamed of?

READERS LOVE DILLY COURT:

‘Truly riveting... It has everything to keep you spellbound. What a talented author. I read until my eyes drooped.’

‘Full of wonder, drama and romance. A very easy and enticing read with a wonderful ending.’

‘So touching and gripping... amazing where love takes you. Could not stop reading.’

‘Twists and turns on every page, drawing me into the heartaches and dilemmas...’

'Her characters are like old friends'

Ratings and reviews

4.7
60 reviews
Jeny Morgan
September 2, 2024
loved this book as I have all of Dilly Court books, I have so many now & don't know what to do with them.
irene Johnson
September 16, 2014
I loved reading this book couldn't put it down ,you almost feel that your in the story ,very intriguing this one was.
1 person found this review helpful
Tracey Aplin
August 7, 2015
Really enjoyable read first book I've read by Dilly Court. Hope there's more
1 person found this review helpful

About the author

Dilly Court 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. She is the bestselling author of more than thirty novels.

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