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From the internationally bestselling author Lesley Pearse comes the compelling tale of one girl caught in a family mystery, a struggle against cruelty and a quest for love

Without her mother she is alone in the world . . .


1930.


Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a bleak, cruel children''s home after a family tragedy drives her mother to madness. But when trust is betrayed Adele has no choice but to run away . . .

Alone and friendless, she heads for Sussex, to seek out the grandmother she has never known. However, the journey, without food or shelter, leaves her desperately ill.

Surrounded by the beautiful Rye Marshes, Adele is finally nursed back to health.

Can she now dream of a new life?

And what will happen when her mother reappears, bearing shocking family secrets?


Praise for Lesley Pearse:


''With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at

Trade Review
It's 1930, and Secrets tells the tale of one girl caught in family mystery, a struggle against cruelty, and a quest for love . . . * from the publisher's description *
With characters it is impossible not to care about, this is storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *
An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry * Woman’s Weekly *

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 12/11/2009
      ISBN13: 9780141046075, 978-0141046075
      ISBN10: 0141046074

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From the internationally bestselling author Lesley Pearse comes the compelling tale of one girl caught in a family mystery, a struggle against cruelty and a quest for love

      Without her mother she is alone in the world . . .


      1930.


      Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a bleak, cruel children''s home after a family tragedy drives her mother to madness. But when trust is betrayed Adele has no choice but to run away . . .

      Alone and friendless, she heads for Sussex, to seek out the grandmother she has never known. However, the journey, without food or shelter, leaves her desperately ill.

      Surrounded by the beautiful Rye Marshes, Adele is finally nursed back to health.

      Can she now dream of a new life?

      And what will happen when her mother reappears, bearing shocking family secrets?


      Praise for Lesley Pearse:


      ''With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at

      Trade Review
      It's 1930, and Secrets tells the tale of one girl caught in family mystery, a struggle against cruelty, and a quest for love . . . * from the publisher's description *
      With characters it is impossible not to care about, this is storytelling at its very best * Daily Mail *
      An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry * Woman’s Weekly *

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