The Long and Winding Road

One of the world's favourite storytellers tells the extraordinary story of her lifeLesley Pearse didn't publish her first novel until she was 48. Now she has sold over ten million books around the world and is a constant presence on the bestseller chart.A writer of heart-stopping stories, Lesley's books are filled with heroines struggling to make it in a difficult world.Yet this description could apply to Lesley herself. In this, her first ever autobiography, she tells of growing up in an orphanage after her mother's death, her racy twenties in London during the swinging sixties and working as a bunny girl and dressmaker.Packed full of Lesley's signature warmth, wit and poignancy, this is the story of a woman and a writer fighting against the odds to achieve her dreams.

I couldn’t put this book down. Although harrowing at times, Lesley’s indomitable spirit shines through. What an inspiration, what a book! Katie Fforde
Searingly honest, and fabulously entertaining, Lesley's life story is a poignant and powerful story that is truly unputdownable Milly Johnson
A totally gripping read, by turns tragic, mad-cap, heartbreaking and mind-blowing. And anyone who can read that final chapter without bursting into happy tears has to have a heart of stone Jill Mansell
An incredible life story from a literary icon, Lesley Pearse’s truth is even more gripping than her fiction Veronica Henry
Humorous and heartbreaking, Lesley opens up to her readers in a way that is rare and very special. I was so gripped I read it twice Kate Furnivall
Praise for Lesley Pearse -
Storytelling at its very best Daily Mail
Evocative, compelling, told from the heart Sunday Express
Glorious, heartwarming Woman & Home
Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written Closer

Lesley Pearse was told as a child that she had too much imagination for her own good. When she grew up she worked her way through a number of jobs, including nanny, bunny girl, dressmaker and full-time mother, before, at the age of forty-nine, settling upon a career that would allow her gifts to blossom- she became a published writer. Lesley lives in Devon and has three daughters and four grandchildren.Connect with Lesley and keep up to date with what she's been doing-Follow her on Twitter @LesleyPearseFollow her on Facebook @LesleyPearseAuthorSign up for her newsletter

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