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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

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Touching raw & devastating , beautifully written

Lesley Pearse has captured the inner soul of these Characters, so beautifully I wanted to look them up on Facebook - she made Dulcie & May Taylor and Ross Rawlings come to life and feel so real and true. The story begins with two beautiful little girls and demonstrates the power of love against heartbreak where damaged people struggle in our everyday world unbeknownst to us all. This beautifully told time capsule depicts many lives and places allowing you to feel,see, smell and experience these characters lives and experiences in front of you. The narrator voicing this story is so perfectly suited and very talented (a credit to her) as you listen she realistically brings the characters - male, female, English from all walks of life and a very on point Australian 1950's distinct drawl that effortlessly brings the 2D words to a rich and well rounded full dynamic. This book is more than a story or tale to me, it is a life story that will stay with me always. I have my own "Ross" in my life , I will endeavour to be his voice and bring to justice the monsters who took away his innocence and try to find my voice on his and others behalf. I only hope it is as strong and as courageous Dulcie's. This book is and will always be a treasured keepsake to me, Thank you Lesley.

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A great book to listen to

I've previously read this book and loved it. Hearing it on Audible whilst driving to and from work was a welcome distraction. It really saddens me to know that this is based on true experiences of the young orphans and I'm sure it only scratches the surface of what really happened in these institutions run by trusted religions.
The book is really well written and definitely brings out all of the emotions in the reader (listener).

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Fabulous

I absolutely loved this audiobook. I got through it really quickly despite it being rather long I found myself always wanting to listen no matter what I was doing. Interesting story with a dark relevant history. Great!

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Emotional and stirring

Every minute of this amazing story had me enthralled. Lesley has the ability to tell an intriguing story that covers many facets. Sally Scott did a wonderful performance with all the characters and accents. Highly recommend.

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A must read. Loved it.

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.

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Outstanding

This story was written with truth and courage, I want to thank the writer for telling this story, the most heartbreaking story I have read. A story everyone should read.

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A truly harrowing but hopeful tale

What an amazing writer Lesley is!
This book is full of so much emotion.

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Trust Me

Having just finished this book… all I can think is WOW…it doesn’t hold back. In inimitable Lesley Pearce style it is beautifully and honestly written. I can only imagine the sadness experienced researching.

It’s very sad in many places but there are breakthroughs of sunlight too.

I thoroughly recommend ‘Trust Me’

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Great read with sobering subject matter

Clever narration. Really enjoyed the story and appreciated learning about the tragic history and lives portrayed

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Wow….just wow!!

Couldn’t stop listening. Enlightening and emotional storyline and one of the best of Lesley Pearse.

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