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Deception
- Author
- Lesley Pearse
- Narrator
- Helen Keeley
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY THE NATION'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLER, LESLEY PEARSE
What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?
After the funeral of her mother, Sally, Alice Kent is approached by a man named Angus Tweedy. He claims to be her father and tells her that he served time in prison for marrying Sally bigamously.
What does he hope to gain telling her this now, thirty years on? How can her adored dad Ralph not be her true father? And why did her mother betray her so badly?
She had accepted Sally's many faults, and her reluctance to never speak of the past. But faced with this staggering deception, Alice knows she must uncover the whole truth about her mother.
Whatever the cost.
Alice's journey into her mother's past is one of incredulity as she discovers a woman shaped by a truly traumatic childhood . . .
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 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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This is a heart-wrenching journey as dark secrets are exposed and we understand the decisions Sally was forced to make
Candis
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A complex and gripping relationship drama
Devon Life
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Unpredictable and full of unexpected twists, this is a compelling read
My Weekly Special
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This book brilliantly builds intrigue as Alice uncovers her mum's life of deception, lies and love
Woman & Home
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Full of suspense and intriguing characters
My Weekly
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A twisting, turning and utterly addictive tale of mystery, hardship and self-survival
Lancashire Evening Post
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Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance
Culturefly
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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
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Storytelling at its very best
Daily Mail
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Details
- Author
- Lesley Pearse
- Narrator
- Helen Keeley
- Duration
- 7 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9781405951845
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Historical crime and mysteries, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Historical fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY THE NATION'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLER, LESLEY PEARSEWhat happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?After the funeral of her mother, Sally, Alice Kent is approached by a man named Angus Tweedy. He claims to be her father and tells her that he served time in prison for marrying Sally bigamously.What does he hope to gain telling her this now, thirty years on? How can her adored dad Ralph not be her true father? And why did her mother betray her so badly?She had accepted Sally's many faults, and her reluctance to never speak of the past. But faced with this staggering deception, Alice knows she must uncover the whole truth about her mother.Whatever the cost.Alice's journey into her mother's past is one of incredulity as she discovers a woman shaped by a truly traumatic childhood . . .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 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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