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A Thimble for Christmas

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What to expect

Don’t miss the next utterly romantic historical saga from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court!

She ran along the snow-covered cobbles, gripping her sewing box – fate in her hands…

Living hand to mouth ever since her mother’s tragic death, Amelia sells the last of her treasured possessions to avoid being cast out of her home onto London’s streets.

Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses and Amelia dares to dream… Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks and beautiful ribbons for the rich.

As the cold winter wind begins to bite, Amelia’s future hangs by a thread – can she keep her hopes alive?

Readers LOVE A Thimble for Christmas!

‘Love the author loved the book. Family saga at its best’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved it from cover to cover, and I didn't want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dilly’s novel Sunday’s Child hit #1 in the Sunday Times bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022

Critics Review

Praise for Dilly Court:

‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express

‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ The People’s Friend

‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ Choice

‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ My Weekly

‘Spellbinding . . . you just keep turning the pages’ Daily Mail

‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph

Author Dilly Court
Narrator Annie Aldington
Duration 11 hours and 39 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008580766
Format x-book®
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Family life fiction, Generational sagas, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: wholesome
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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