There is no relationship development or apparent getting to know each other before they are suddenly smitten. until a chance meeting forces them to face the truth of that night nearly twenty years before a truth turning both their worlds upside down and maybe breaking up their friendship for ever. This fit the bill: a princess and the pauper fairytale, as it were, with evil uncles and stepmother, two foundlings, honorable men (and a few dishonorable ones), and a story that rockets between country estates and London's East End, and a happy ending, of course. Two desperate young mothers give up their babies on the same day, and while Kate grows up in poverty, Josie lives a privileged life. Although the reader can see the way the book will go the reader stays interested and needs to find out how things unwind.

I also feel these books should have a glossary to show the meaning of some words as I always have to refer to a dictionary for a number of words.Bottom line, the story is nicely resonant of its historical setting, shedding light on the biases and foul behaviors as much as the strength of bonds even when society would frown on them. As the years have passed, Kate has grown up knowing only poverty and servitude, whilst Josie's world is one of privilege and luxury.

Another flaw is that several times when the principle characters are at rock bottom, rescuers suddenly appear out of nowhere.She is married with two grown-up children and four grandchildren, and now lives in Dorset on the beautiful Jurassic Coast with her husband. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. One of those feel good books that's quite predictable with its twists and turns but a fun read either way.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Other than being Dumbledore's name in the Harry Potter books, I am not sure what the term meant in this book, as it wasn't used as a name, but I laughed when I figured this out. One major plot flaw is that it is never really clear why either of the men fall in love with their respective women. This novel set in the 19th century about two babies born to very different circumstances is compelling. Kate hurried homeward as fast as the iron-clad pattens would allow, wrapping her thin shawl a little tighter around her head and shoulders.Dilly Court grew up in North-east London and began her career in television, writing scripts for commercials. This is the second historical novel I have read by Dilly Court, and once again, she sunk me into the period with all the prejudice and classism endemic in the 1800s. I know this happens in fiction, but usually it's because they are seeking the person they suddenly find.