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The Christmas Wedding

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The first book in the dramatic new saga from the No.1 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?

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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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‘A fast-paced, riveting read’ Sunday Express

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‘A heart-warming, fast-paced story that will keep you gripped till the end’ The People’s Friend

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

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‘Atmospheric, vivid and compelling’ My Weekly

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‘An excellent, well-researched read’ People’s Friend

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

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