Deception

Deception by Lesley Pearse, published in 2022 by Penguin Books Ltd, is a gripping novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This latest addition to Pearse's impressive oeuvre delves into the world of intrigue and suspense, characteristic of her signature genre. Deception is a testament to Pearse's storytelling prowess, with a narrative that is as compelling as it is thought-provoking. Published by Penguin Books Ltd, this novel is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling literary adventure. Don't miss out on this riveting tale of suspense and intrigue.

THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWhat 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 _______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 by 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 ever speak of the past. But faced with this staggering deception, Alice knows she must uncover the whole truth about her mother.Whatever the cost.As Alice journeys into the past she discovers her mother may never have been the woman she claimed to be . . ._______'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' CULTUREFLYPraise for Lesley Pearse'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express 'A twisting and intense read' Woman's Own