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Secrets

By Lesley Pearse
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Secrets by Lesley Pearse uncovers the tumultuous journey of a young girl named Adele, whose life takes a dramatic turn when she leaves her troubled home. Set in 1930s England, she discovers a world filled with challenges and opportunities as she navigates love, betrayal, and the pursuit of her dreams amidst societal constraints. As Adele grows, she finds strength in uncovering truths about herself and her family.
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Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a bleak, cruel children's home after a family tragedy drives her mother insane. But when the owner betrays her trust Adele has no choice but to run away. Alone and friendless, she heads for Sussex, to seek out the grandmother she has never known.

Twelve-year-old Adele is placed in a bleak, cruel children's home after a family tragedy drives her mother insane. But when the owner betrays her trust Adele has no choice but to run away.

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Lesley Pearse is one of Penguin's premium brand authors with total sales of 10 million copies worldwide.

Set in the 1930s, the classic novel from bestselling author Lesley Pearse, Secrets, tells the story of one girl's struggle against cruelty and her quest for love.

Twelve-year-old Adele Talbot's unhappy mother Rose succumbs to madness after a family tragedy, and Adele is placed in a bleak children's home. But when her trust is betrayed, she runs away—hoping to find her grandmother in Sussex.

By the time she does so, Adele is desperately ill and has to be nursed back to health among the beautiful Rye Marshes. And then she meets the wonderful Michael Bailey.

As friendship blossoms into love and they come of age together—Adele becoming a nurse and Michael joining the RAF—she believes she can put her troubled past behind her. But with the outbreak of war and the sudden appearance of Rose, bearing shocking family secrets, suddenly all of Adele's hopes appear impossibly fragile...

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Lesley Pearse delivers an engaging story set in 1930 about a girl's journey through family mystery, struggle, and the search for love. The compelling characters captivate readers, embodying powerful and emotional storytelling. It's an unforgettable epic praised for its emotional depth and moving narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141046075

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

Lesley Pearse's novels have sold over ten million copies worldwide and include most recently Without a Trace, Survivor, Forgive Me and The Promise. Lesley lives near in Devon and has three daughters and three grandchildren.

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