Books like Dilly's hope by Rosie Goodwin
Dilly Carey, a hardworking widow, has built a modest life after a difficult childhood. She surrounds herself with her children and grandchildren, yet a secret from her past—Olivia, the daughter she gave away at birth—continues to haunt her. Dilly must decide whether to confront Olivia with the truth. While paying her respects on the battlefields of the Great War for her son, Dilly also faces the possibility of new happiness and a budding romance.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Rosie Goodwin
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