She ran along the snow-covered cobbles, gripping her sewing box – fate in her hands…

Living hand to mouth ever since her mother’s tragic death, Amelia sells the last of her treasured possessions to avoid being cast out of her home onto London’s streets.

Her estranged grandfather unexpectedly bequeaths a small, struggling factory making mourning dresses and Amelia dares to dream… Drawing sketches by candlelight, she longs to sew elegant gowns from fine silks and beautiful ribbons for the rich.

As the cold winter wind begins to bite, Amelia’s future hangs by a thread – can she keep her hopes alive?

Family saga at its best‘Love the author loved the book. ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved it from cover to cover‘, and I didn't want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters‘A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, that are interwoven into the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've yet to read a book of hers that disappoints‘I'm a huge Dilly Court fan, and ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was unable to put it down‘Another great read from Dilly Court,’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dilly’s novel hit #1 in the bestselling charts the w/e 25th June 2022Sunday’s ChildSunday Times

Don’t miss the next utterly romantic historical saga from the No.1 bestselling author Dilly Court!Sunday Times Readers LOVE !A Thimble for Christmas