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Years after giving her daughter to the affluent Farthing family, Dilly still wrestles with the weight of her decision. One day, Olivia returns with a baby girl and a guarded secret, pleading for Dilly's help. Though the two share a bond forged by history, Dilly must keep her promise of secrecy, especially from Max Farthing— a man she still loves—who is married to Camilla. Max himself faces personal challenges, adding complexity to a fragile triangle. In *Dilly's Lass*, Rosie Goodwin explores how families rebuild and reconnect in the shadow of World War I, weaving an intimate story of motherhood, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of chosen kinship.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Rosie Goodwin
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