Belle by Lesley Pearse - ISBN: 9780241950364
Paperback
Brothel to courtesan: A girl’s fight for freedom and survival.

Belle

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  • Paperback

    608 pages

  • Release Date

    23 August 2018

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Summary

The Number One bestselling author is back with the tale of Belle, the girl from the brothel who battled her way to freedom.

She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger …

Fifteen year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans. At the mercy of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241950364
ISBN-10:0241950368
Author:Lesley Pearse
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:608
Release Date:23 August 2018
Weight:422g
Dimensions:198mm x 130mm x 36mm
Series:Belle
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Critics Review

The international number one bestselling author tells the story of a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad, taking us from London to New Orleans and beyond in this powerful, moving historical novel.She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger …

* from the publisher’s description *An emotional and moving epic you won’t forget in a hurry * Woman’s Weekly *Full of love, passion and heartbreak * Best *Glorious, heart-warming * Woman & Home *An atmospheric cracker with lots of twists * Woman *

About The Author

Lesley Pearse

Lesley Pearse is an international bestselling author whose life has been as eventful and full of ups and downs as her novels. In the mid-sixties, she resided in London, experiencing a vibrant lifestyle that included shared flats, lively parties, and marriage to a jazz-rock trumpet player. Her diverse experiences also encompass working as a nanny, a Playboy bunny, owning a gift shop, and designing and creating clothing for boutiques. It was only after raising one son and three daughters that Lesley began her writing career. She published her debut novel at the age of forty-nine and has continued to write prolifically ever since. Lesley maintains her zest for life and still enjoys socializing.

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