Deception, 9781405951340
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A daughter’s quest reveals a mother’s lies and shattering secrets.
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Deception

the sunday times bestseller 2022

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  • Paperback

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    22 May 2023

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Summary

Deception: Unearthing a Mother’s Secrets

After her mother’s funeral, Alice Kent is confronted by a stranger claiming to be her father.

Sally’s faults were many, her silence about the past a constant companion. But this monumental deception compels Alice to unearth the truth about her mother, no matter the price.

Alice’s journey into the past reveals a woman far removed from the mother she knew. Was Sally ever who she claimed to be?

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405951340
ISBN-10:1405951346
Author:Lesley Pearse
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:22 May 2023
Weight:267g
Dimensions:197mm x 127mm x 24mm
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Critics Review

This is a heart-wrenching journey as dark secrets are exposed and we understand the decisions Sally was forced to make * Candis *A complex and gripping relationship drama * Devon Life *Unpredictable and full of unexpected twists, this is a compelling read * My Weekly Special *This book brilliantly builds intrigue as Alice uncovers her mum’s life of deception, lies and love * Woman & Home *Full of suspense and intriguing characters * My Weekly *A twisting, turning and utterly addictive tale of mystery, hardship and self-survival * Lancashire Evening Post *Written with Pearse’s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance * Culturefly *A gritty, gripping drama … A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother’s life of deception, lies - and love * Woman’s Weekly *

Praise for Lesley Pearse

* - *Storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *

About The Author

Lesley Pearse

International bestselling author Lesley Pearse has lived a life as rich with incidents, setbacks and joys as any found in her novels. After her mother died, Lesley spent three years in an orphanage before she was taken home when her father remarried. Resourceful, determined and willing to have a go at almost anything Lesley left home at sixteen. By the mid Sixties she was living in London, sharing flats, partying hard and married a trumpet player in a Jazz rock band. She has also worked as a nanny, a Playboy bunny and designed and made clothes to sell to boutiques.

It was only after having three daughters that Lesley began to write. The hardships, traumas, close friends and lovers from those early years were inspiration for her beloved novels. She published her first book at 49 and has not looked back since.

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