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Set in early Victorian times, **Tilly** follows the journey of Tilly Trotter as she moves from a humble cottage on the edge of the Sopwith estate to a life of self‑realization. Facing accusations of witchcraft and the challenges of personal disillusionment, Tilly ultimately fulfills a prophecy that she will come into her own, embodying courage, fortitude, and the enduring spirit of working‑class women in a changing society.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Catherine Cookson
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