Poppy's Choice

by Dilly Court

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 fiancée. 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?

474 pages, Hardcover

Published January 16, 2025

About the author

Dilly Court grew up in North-east London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. She is the author of eighteen novels and also writes under the name of Lily Baxter.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful story from Dilly Court, as always captivating her readers from the very first page.
This one tells the lives of both the wealthy and the impoverished children living in terrible conditions. The two narratives intertwine beautifully.

Set in 1899, this well-written story features the reunion of old characters Flora and Daniel, who are Poppy's parents. Poppy is a likable, headstrong young woman who stands up for what's right.

As always, this book is a compelling page-turner that captivates the reader from the very first page. I didn't want the story to end—it's perfect for a chilly, dark winter evening.

This book deserves five stars and more!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in early 1900s, a story about Poppy and her aristocratic friends. They are targeted by a blackmailer who eventually kidnaps Arthur, a young boy. Poppy meets Edward Tavener and eventually realises she loves him and they marry. The story wasn’t particularly exciting and some parts a bit silly, eg Poppy goes with the blackmailer and is put in the room with Edward, she climbs onto a row ledge outside to get into the next bedroom and they escape.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book , powerful characters, having the characters from previous books is great.
I love Dilly Court books.

[Linda Hobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as always

[Joanne D'Arcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whilst with friends, Poppy helps someone, but is that person all that they seem. When her and her family is targeted by blackmailer who threaten to reveal secrets about the family, Poppy has a choice to make.

This book references characters from previous novels, in the setting of Rainbows End, which didn't detract from the main story but did mean that some of the back story was lost on me.

Full of romance, friendship, intrigue and dastardly deeds, the perfect recipe for a saga to lose yourself in.