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The Wild Rose: The brand new romantic historical page-turner for spring 2026, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author
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Expected 29 Jan 26Be swept up in the unforgettable new historical novel from the reader’s favourite. Can Rosina discover the hidden secrets of Moonshadow Manor?When spirited Rosina Wills is driven from her London home by a conniving stepmother, she seeks refuge in the wild heart of Dartmoor. But Moonshadow Manor is a house of secrets—and her ailing Aunt Jane is not the only one in need.
As Rosina settles into her new life, she soon realises Moonshadow Manor holds secrets of its own. With every passing day, she uncovers more about her family. But as long-buried truths begin to surface, will Rosina find the answers she’s looking for … or something she never dreamed of?
A sweeping, emotional tale of love, loyalty and the strength of a fearless heart.
Dilly Court's book 'The Snow Angel' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-10-14.
As Rosina settles into her new life, she soon realises Moonshadow Manor holds secrets of its own. With every passing day, she uncovers more about her family. But as long-buried truths begin to surface, will Rosina find the answers she’s looking for … or something she never dreamed of?
A sweeping, emotional tale of love, loyalty and the strength of a fearless heart.
Dilly Court's book 'The Snow Angel' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-10-14.
477 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 29, 2026
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About the author
Dilly Court
84 books418 followersDilly 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.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Another great read from Dilly.A comfort read and love reading the victorian era.This is about Rosina bringing back memories as this is my nans name... Rosina father remarried her stepmother. They had a child together, and she pushed her out of her home... She moved in moonshadow Manor, where her aunt Jane is ill and needs her help...hidden in the Manor are many family secrets that are uncovered... a great read...looking forward to reading more of her books
Review of advance copy
Wow. How much do I want to go and live at Moonshadow Manor. Enjoyed this one much more than The Winter Belle. Eerie and atmospheric set on Dartmoor. Was lucky to find advanced read from my local library. Dillys fans are in for a treat
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
When spirited Rosina Wills is driven from her London home by a conniving stepmother, she seeks refuge in the wild heart of Dartmoor. But Moonshadow Manor is a house of secrets - and her ailing Aunt Jane is not the only one in need. As Rosina settles into her new life, she soon realises Moonshadow Manor holds secrets of its own. With every passing day, she uncovers more about her family. But as long-buried truths begin to surface, will Rosina find the answers she's looking for.... or something she never dreamed of?
this book is 477 pages long, but it does not feel like that as you get quickly pulled into the story. Rosina gets a letter from her Aunt Jane saying that she needs help. Rosina was happy to go and help her Aunt as her father had re-married, and she did not get along with her new stepmother.
Moonshadow Manor hold a lot od secrets, and Rosina starts uncovering some of them when she moves in with her Aunt. There are some lovely character in this well-written story. I loved it.
Published 29th January 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #HarperFiction anf the author #DillyCourt for my ARC of #TheWildRose in eschange for an honest review.
this book is 477 pages long, but it does not feel like that as you get quickly pulled into the story. Rosina gets a letter from her Aunt Jane saying that she needs help. Rosina was happy to go and help her Aunt as her father had re-married, and she did not get along with her new stepmother.
Moonshadow Manor hold a lot od secrets, and Rosina starts uncovering some of them when she moves in with her Aunt. There are some lovely character in this well-written story. I loved it.
Published 29th January 2026
I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUK #HarperFiction anf the author #DillyCourt for my ARC of #TheWildRose in eschange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the story of Rosina Wills who receives a letter from her Aunt Jane asking her to come from London to Devonshire to help her as she is unwell, this comes at a good time for Rosie as she is not getting on with her new step mother. Rosina travels to Moonshadow Manor and meets her Aunt Jane . All is not as it seems at the Manor and soon secrets are revealed and new family members are introduced, Aunt Jane’s lawyer Jack Dimond is a new friend and very supportive when aunt Jane and Rosie need help and advice.
Such a lovely storyline and great characters and another book of Dilly’s where you just want it to go on and on.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and Publisher .HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | HarperCollins for a lovely read.
Such a lovely storyline and great characters and another book of Dilly’s where you just want it to go on and on.
My thanks as always to NetGalley and Publisher .HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | HarperCollins for a lovely read.
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