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Belle

By Lesley Pearse
Series: Belle
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Belle by Lesley Pearse is a gripping tale set in the early 20th century, following a young girl named Belle who is thrust into a world of adversity. After witnessing a shocking crime, she is kidnapped and forced into a life far removed from her sheltered upbringing. The novel paints a vivid picture of her resilience and determination to overcome her circumstances and find her way back to a life of hope and love.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping historical fiction, full of drama and emotion. Set in the late 19th century, it follows a young woman's journey from a brothel in London to the bustling streets of America, offering a fascinating exploration of resilience and survival against the odds.

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She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger... Fifteen year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans.

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The Number One bestselling author is back with the tale of Belle, the girl from the brothel who battled her way to freedom.

She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger...

Fifteen-year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans. At the mercy of desperate men who crave her beauty and will do anything to keep her, Belle's dreams of home, family and freedom appear futile.

Are Belle's courage and spirit strong enough to help her escape? And what will await her at the end of the long, dangerous journey home?

Lesley Pearse, author of Number One bestseller Stolen, has done it again with Belle - a heroine for our times - a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad.

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  • Belle
    The Number One bestselling author is back with the tale of Belle, the girl from the brothel who battled her way to freedom. She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger... Fifteen-year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she...
    By Lesley Pearse
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Belle by Lesley Pearse is a gripping historical novel following a strong woman's journey through a dangerous world. Set against a backdrop that spans from London to New Orleans, the story explores themes of love and resilience. Reviews praise the book for its emotional depth, powerful narrative, and heart-warming qualities, with an engaging plot full of unexpected twists.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241950364

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 416g

Pages: 608

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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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