*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 fianc�e. 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' ★★★★★