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THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?

''Full of suspense and intriguing characters'' MY WEEKLY
''A gritty, gripping drama'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY
_______

No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .

After her mother''s funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he''s her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally''s life.

Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.

But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally''s traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
_______

''Brilliantly builds intrigue'' WOMAN & HOME

''A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother''s life of deception, lies - and love'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY

''Written with Pearse''s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance'' CULTUREFLY

Praise for Lesley Pearse

''Storytelling at its very best'' Daily Mail

''Gripping and suspenseful'' Daily Express

''A twisting and intense read'' Woman''s Own


Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024



Trade 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 *
Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *
Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *
Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 25/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781405951340, 978-1405951340
      ISBN10: 1405951346

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

      What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?

      ''Full of suspense and intriguing characters'' MY WEEKLY
      ''A gritty, gripping drama'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY
      _______

      No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .

      After her mother''s funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he''s her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally''s life.

      Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.

      But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally''s traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
      _______

      ''Brilliantly builds intrigue'' WOMAN & HOME

      ''A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother''s life of deception, lies - and love'' WOMAN''S WEEKLY

      ''Written with Pearse''s typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance'' CULTUREFLY

      Praise for Lesley Pearse

      ''Storytelling at its very best'' Daily Mail

      ''Gripping and suspenseful'' Daily Express

      ''A twisting and intense read'' Woman''s Own


      Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024



      Trade 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 *
      Evocative, compelling, told from the heart * Sunday Express *
      Glorious, heartwarming * Woman & Home *
      Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written * Closer *

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