Reluctant Heiress by Dilly Court is a No.1 bestselling Victorian romance saga set in East-End London in 1858. The story follows Katherine Martin as she defies her parents to help the poor, opening a soup kitchen and encountering danger. Perfect for fans of historical romance and gripping family sagas.
Taking deep breaths of the cold city air, Katherine whispered, 'This isn't the London I know.'
East-End London, 1858. In London's twisting streets, it's hard to tell friend from foe. And for Katherine Martin, arriving back in London after years away, the city is far crueller than she remembers. Her eyes opened to the plight of London's poor, Kate is determined to do what she can to help - even if it means defying her parents. In secret, she opens a soup kitchen. But there is a world of criminals within London's poorest alleys. Catching the notice of Harry Trader and his gang, Kate is out of her depth. Until she begins to discover that her true enemies might not be who she thought...
Dilly Court is a No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of forty novels. She grew up in North East London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children, four grandchildren, and two beautiful great-granchildren. She now lives in Dorset on the Jurassic Coast with her husband.
