Deception Synopsis
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?
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781405951340 |
| Publication date: |
25th May 2023 |
| Author: |
Lesley Pearse |
| Publisher: |
Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
372 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Historical Fiction
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Lesley Pearse Press Reviews
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
About Lesley Pearse
Lesley Pearse's novels have sold over ten million copies worldwide and include most recently Dead to Me, Without a Trace, Survivor, Forgive Me and The Promise. Her new novel The Woman in the Wood is a powerful, passionate and sinister tale of a young woman's courage, friendship and determination.
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