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Trust Me

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Sally Scott
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Trust Me by Lesley Pearse, read by Sally Scott.

She lost her parents and then was sent far, far away....

When their father tragically kills their mother, Dulcie and her sister are sent to an orphanage. Told that a 'better life' awaits them in another country, they are shipped off to Australia.

But the promises made to the sisters turn out to be lies.

And it seems to Dulcie that everyone who ever said 'trust me' somehow betrayed that trust. So when she meets Ross, another orphanage survivor, and finds he is a kindred spirit, hope swells in her heart.

But can she ever get over the past betrayals and learn to trust again? And can she fight not only for herself but also for her sister?

©2001 Lesley Pearse (P)2018 Penguin Audio Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping Tear-jerking Inspiring
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Clever narration. Really enjoyed the story and appreciated learning about the tragic history and lives portrayed

Great read with sobering subject matter

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Quite realistic. Good book enjoyed it. Not predictable, and easy to listen to. I would read on of her books again.

It was enjoyable.

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I don't think it necessary to detail sexual acts - that can be covered by the readers imagination. I realise it is requested by publishers but in my opinion it degrades the story. Anyone wanting detailed sex can easily access soft porn but those of us interested in the story have enough imagination to fill in the blanks.

Scarred for life. The horrors orphans experienced at the hands of those trusted to educate and care for them.

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I could not stop listening, from the first to the last chapter just brilliant, the touching way this story told the story of hundreds was just so moving and thought provoking. You definitely won't be disappointed

Brilliant, Moving and thought provoking

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One of the saddest stories Ive listened to. The atrocities our fathers and mothers suffered at the hand of adults who were supposed to protect them is sickening and so very sad. This is a historical novel about real life events. Thank you, Lesley, for shining a light on the stories that could very well be one of the most evil truths in our current past.

Based on our horrendous past.

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One of the best books I’ve read. Such a harrowing story. There’s laughter, horror, love and sadness all wrapped up in such an addictive, long well told and narrated book.
Highly recommend.

A must read. Loved it.

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I really enjoyed the the story it’s a pity it was true to life and I hope things like that never happened again but still there is wicked people in this world who think they can own other people and treat them like animals.

Trust Me

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As I was reading this book I was very aware that this could easily have been the story of myself and my brothers and sisters. After my father died in 1959 my mother walked away from us leaving us in care of various sorts. Fortunately her family put pressure on her and she collected us up and brought us to her brother in Australia. After a wobbly start involving again being put into care she remarried and finally provided a home for the younger children. We went to school with children from Fairbridge but were unaware of the substance of their daily lives. I wish we had known.
A very moving but disturbing story very well told.

Disturbing but factual

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This is a very sad book, but it is very worth listening to, I honestly couldn’t stop listening to it as the scope of what had happened many years ago is very disappointing

Such an interesting audio book

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So interesting .....yet so so sad. Such a shameful part of Australian history. Fabulous story!

Loved it!

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