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Deception Lesley Pearse
Weight: 640g Dimension: 162 x 227 x 42 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780008272166 Shocked, the women listen as he tells them damaging stories about their mother. She had accepted Sally's many faults, and her reluctance to ever speak of the past. As Alice journeys into the past she discovers her mother may never have been the woman she claimed to be . Praise for Lesley Pearse'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express'A twisting and intense read' Woman's Own Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Historical fiction Mon: closedTue: 10am-6pmWed: 10am-6pmThu: 10am-9pmFri: 10am-9pmSat: 10am-6pm H: 234mm W: 153mm Spine: 27mm
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- Published: 23 May 2023
- Format: Paperback
- RRP: $26.
- Pages: 400
- ISBN: 9781405951340
Reviews
Mrsbookburnee
Did Sally ever really know her mother? This is a pacy read and I was swept along with the story and always I am looking forward to reading more by the author. Emotive at times as is the author's signature, 4/5 from us. Whilst sorting through my drafts, I realised that I hadn’t posted my review for this book, apologies to Edpr and the publishers.
Lainy
As we delve into the past we deal with some pretty horrific encounters, abuse, manipulation, pregnancy (and things surrounding it of that time period), adoption, death/loss. Back and forth we learn the impact of secrets of Sally's mum, what made her the way she was and of course the ripple effects it has on Sally. I had a reread of the book and loved it just as much as the first time (can’t really go wrong with this authors work)I immediately felt for Alice, but more so for her mum, Sally’s story was heartbreaking, whilst not in agreement with some of her actions, I can see why she undertook them.
Now she is determined to do some digging and get answers about her mother, who she really was and her past. Once the funeral is passed she meets a man who tells her something that will turn her whole world upside down. You know what Pearse's books bring especially those set in the time period, women being abused, unwanted pregnancy etc.
The book flips between present day and back to Sally's mums youth and the years leading up to meeting Sally's dad. When Sally's mum died getting to the funeral is the priority, being a little bit late she clocks a car tailing her and thinks nothing of it.