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The Winter Belle
- Author
- Dilly Court
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 9 October 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost?
As snowflakes carpet London’s cobbled streets, can Kitty protect her loved ones?
When her family falls on hard times, Kitty refuses to give in to despair. With a talent for painting, she earns a few shillings selling her portraits at the bustling Soho Bazaar.
But danger waits in the shadows, and when her mother is swindled out of almost everything and her sister is drawn into a reckless affair, their future hangs by a thread.
As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost?
Escape into the world of Dilly Court for winter 2025, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read!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' ★★★★★
‘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’ ★★★★★
‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ★★★★★
Critics Review
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Praise for Dilly Court:
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‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express
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‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ The People’s Friend
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‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ Choice
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‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ My Weekly
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‘Spellbinding … you just keep turning the pages’ Daily Mail
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‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph
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Details
- Author
- Dilly Court
- Narrator
- Annie Aldington
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Release Date
- 9 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008580858
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family saga / generational saga fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Historical fiction, Romance: wholesome / clean, Historical romance, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
Be swept up in the extraordinary new historical novel from the acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author of over fifty novels! As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost? As snowflakes carpet London’s cobbled streets, can Kitty protect her loved ones? When her family falls on hard times, Kitty refuses to give in to despair. With a talent for painting, she earns a few shillings selling her portraits at the bustling Soho Bazaar. But danger waits in the shadows, and when her mother is swindled out of almost everything and her sister is drawn into a reckless affair, their future hangs by a thread. As winter tightens its icy grip, can Kitty give them hope when all seems lost? Escape into the world of Dilly Court for winter 2025, with the latest utterly unforgettable fireside read! 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' ★★★★★ ‘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’ ★★★★★ ‘Another great read from Dilly Court, I was unable to put it down’ ★★★★★
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