Binding: Paperback
Date Published: 03 Jul 2025
The enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy, No. 1 bestselling author is available to PRE-ORDER now!London, 1941When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn't be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she's inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead.But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary's life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth's money and tickets to Ireland inside.This is Mary's chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh.Will she take it and what could go wrong?PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:Storytelling at its very best Daily MailGripping and suspenseful Daily ExpressA twisting and intense read Woman's Own***** 5 STAR READER REVIEWS *****I absolutely devoured the book Reader Review, NetgalleyA gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure Reader Review, NetgalleyI read this in a couple of days as I just couldn't put it down! Reader Review, NetgalleyI was hooked from the start and couldn't stop turning pages long into the night. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me holding on... truly wonderful. Once you pick this book up, you won't want to put it down! Reader Review, NetgalleyAbsolutely beautiful Reader Review, NetgalleyLesley Pearse has a real gift for bringing historical settings to life, and I found myself completely immersed in Mary's journey. A heartfelt and inspiring read-I couldn't put it down! Reader Review, NetgalleyThis author never disappoints Reader Review, Netgalley
International bestselling author Lesley Pearse has lived a life as rich with incidents, setbacks and joys as any found in her novels.By the mid sixties she was living in London, sharing flats, partying hard and married to a trumpet player in a jazz-rock band. She has also worked as a nanny and a Playboy bunny, and designed and made clothes to sell to boutiques.It was only after having three daughters that Lesley began to write. She published her first book at forty-nine and has not looked back since.Lesley is still a party girl.
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PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE: * *** *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *Gripping and suspenseful * Daily Express *A twisting and intense read * Woman's Own *
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