From the internationally bestselling author Lesley Pearse comes the
compelling tale of one girl caught in a family mystery, a struggle
against cruelty and a quest for love Without her mother she is
alone in the world . . . 1930. Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a
bleak, cruel children's home after a family tragedy drives her
mother to madness. But when trust is betrayed Adele has no choice
but to run away . . . Alone and friendless, she heads for Sussex,
to seek out the grandmother she has never known. However, the
journey, without food or shelter, leaves her desperately ill.
Surrounded by the beautiful Rye Marshes, Adele is finally nursed
back to health. Can she now dream of a new life? And what will
happen when her mother reappears, bearing shocking family secrets?
Praise for Lesley Pearse: 'With characters it is impossible not to
care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail
'Utterly riveting, brilliant' Closer 'Lose yourself in this epic
saga' Bella 'An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a
hurry' Woman's Weekly
General
Imprint: |
Penguin Books
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2009 |
First published: |
November 2009 |
Authors: |
Lesley Pearse
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
547 |
Edition: |
Re-Issue |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-14-104607-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
0-14-104607-4 |
Barcode: |
9780141046075 |
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