Dilly Court

Dilly Court grew up in North East London and began her career in commercial television, writing scripts for commercials. She is married with two grown up children, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband and large, yellow Labrador.

What genre does Dilly Court write?

Dilly Court writes historical fiction, frequently heartwarming family and village sagas set in past eras, often focusing on women's lives and family relationships.

Which of her books are most popular or representative?

Representative and popular titles include The Ragged Heiress, Cinderella Sister, The Lady's Maid, The River Maid, The Button Box and The Mistletoe Seller. She also writes multibook series such as the River Maid books and The Rockwood Chronicles.

Does Dilly Court write series, and where should I start with them?

Yes. She has several series, including the River Maid series and The Rockwood Chronicles, and standalone sagas. For series, begin with the first book of that series (for example The River Maid is the opening book of the River Maid series).

If I am new to her work, which book is a good place to start?

Start with an accessible standalone or a series opener. Good entry points are The Ragged Heiress or The Lady's Maid for standalone sagas, or The River Maid to begin the River Maid series.