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The end couldn't have come sooner!
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Struggled with the narrator.
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The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Forgive Me, a compelling story of a daughter uncovering her mother’s secret past from the No. 1 bestselling author, Lesley Pearse. Read by the actress Alison Dowling. Cheltenham, 1991, when Eva Patterson returns home from work one day, a devastating scene awaits her.
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Enjoyable
- By Suzanne on 29-09-2015
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Without a Trace
- By: Lesley Pearse
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Without a Trace. A compelling story of courage, friendship and love by international number-one best-selling author Lesley Pearse, read by Emma Powell. Coronation Day, 1953. In the Somerset village of Sawbridge, young shopkeeper Molly Heywood slips away from the celebrations to her friend's cottage and makes a shocking discovery: Cassie is dead, and her six-year-old daughter, Petal, has vanished without a trace.
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Heart warming
- By Debra on 18-12-2018
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The Moon Sister
- The Seven Sisters, Book 5
- By: Lucinda Riley
- Narrated by: Imogen Wilde
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After the death of her father - Pa Salt, an elusive billionaire who adopted his six daughters from around the globe - Tiggy D’Aplièse, trusting her instincts, moves to the remote wilds of Scotland. There she takes a job doing what she loves: caring for animals on the vast and isolated Kinnaird estate, employed by the enigmatic and troubled Laird, Charlie Kinnaird. Her decision alters her future irrevocably when Chilly, an ancient gypsy who has lived for years on the estate, tells her that she possesses a sixth sense, passed down from her ancestors....
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Beautiful story
- By Patricia Hadley on 15-02-2019
Publisher's Summary
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Gypsy by Lesley Pearse, read by Heather Bleasdale.
Gypsy is a compelling historical story of survival from international number one best-selling author Lesley Pearse.
Liverpool, 1893, and tragedy sends Beth Bolton on a journey far from home....
Fifteen-year-old Beth's dreams are shattered when she, her brother, Sam, and her baby sister, Molly, are orphaned. Sam believes that only in America can they make their fortunes, so, reluctantly leaving Molly with adoptive parents, brother and sister embark on the greatest adventure of their lives.
Onboard the steamer to New York, there are rogues aplenty. But Beth's talent with the fiddle earns her the nickname Gypsy - and the friendship of charismatic gambler Theo and sharp-witted Londoner Jack. And after dodging trouble across America, finally the foursome head for the dangerous mountains of Canada and the Klondike River in search of gold.
How far must Beth go to find happiness? And will her travels lead this gypsy to a place she can call home?
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- Lynnette
- New Zealand
- 31-01-2019
Another great history trip
1890s over two continents. Four people all vitally connected in so many ways. I liked the Liverpool accent and the reader performed other voices quite well too. I had no idea how gold fever affects people, and I am all the wiser for the history and geography lessons. Oh and love and lust are quite graphic emotions. A good read that I looked forward to each evening this week. Quite different to Trust Me and Rosie, but good to know the author has varying styles. I will read more of her books.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-11-2018
Highly Enjoyable
One of the best books I have listened to for a while. The characters felt believable and it kept me coming back for more. Very hard to put it down. And although fictional I feel like I know a lot more about this part of history now
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- Deborah
- 12-03-2018
Strong characters, good story and well narrated.
This book was a really enjoyable read. About a quarter of the way through I started to wonder where it was going but it’s worth persevering. A nice mix of adventure, hardship and love. Nice to read a book with a strong, intelligent and likeable female lead which I’ve personally found really difficult to find.
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- Dawn Winter
- New Zealand
- 15-02-2018
Enthralling and Diverse
This book had me enthralled from start to finish. I loved the diversity and where the story took us.
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- Carol
- 22-01-2018
Fantastic, wonderful story about marvellous characters
I could not put this story down.
The storyline was exciting, suspense filled and I cried and laughed.
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- Val Atkinson
- 01-01-2018
Wonderful story .
This book had a very interesting content taking you to many places of interest beautifully fashioned in layers. The characters all where multifaceted which took you through with them not quite knowing what would happen next . Very satisfying .
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- mrs christine clifford
- 18-12-2017
Loved it
Easy but some times heart wrenching read. Love Lesley Pearse and it was narrated perfectly
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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- cazza_b
- 10-11-2017
good listening
glad i was listening and not reading as was long book.enjoyed it anyhow would recommend.
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- Suzi
- 20-06-2018
Gripping
This takes you from Liverpool, to New York & in to the Klondike keeping you enthralled & eager to hear more.
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- Sheila Harvey
- 19-06-2018
Brilliant!
Another great novel by Lesley Pearse such a heart rendering story of love, sadness, hardship & determination . Excellent narration ! well done!
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-2017
Great book
This book kept me in suspense till the very end with a few twists in it.
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- A. Richards
- 27-05-2018
loved it, never wanted it to end.
absolutely capturing.
best characters Beth, Sam, Jack.
the storyline captures you and draws you in completely.
A brilliant book.
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- Hungryhorse
- 14-05-2018
Gypsy Queen conquers all
Another Lesley Pearse masterpiece.
Can’t wait for a new story to enjoy and enthral us.
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- duncan
- 06-11-2018
Yet another amazing book from an amazing author 💙
Another amazing book from Lesley Pearce. Loved it from the very start to finish. The protagonist is very relatable and shows once again the strength that can be found in the hardest of times. Pearce has delivered another don't want to put it down book.
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- Marie Palmer
- 27-10-2018
Loved it
Fantastic story and fantastically read!
Heather Bleasdale brings the wonderful words and characters, written by Lesley Pearse alive!
I was there living every moment.