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The Promise

By Lesley Pearse
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In The Promise by Lesley Pearse, set against the backdrop of World War I, a young woman faces the challenges and uncertainties of love and life. With her fiancé off fighting in the trenches, she navigates the turbulence of wartime England, embracing both hope and heartache. This romance explores themes of loyalty, resilience, and the transformative power of commitment in difficult times.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that weave romance with themes of resilience and love against the backdrop of war. Set during tumultuous times, it's a gripping tale of survival and hope that will keep you emotionally invested in the journey of its compelling characters.

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The Promise

On the outbreak of war, Belle Reilly's husband Jimmy enlists and heads for the deadly trenches of northern France. Volunteering to help battlefield wounded, Belle is posted to France as a Red Cross ambulance driver. There, a tragic accident brings her face to face with Etienne - a man from her past she's never quite forgotten.

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Another blockbuster from one of the nation's best-loved storytellers, The Promise picks up from where the Number One bestseller Belle left off...

War threatens to take all she has loved and lived for...

When Belle Reilly's husband, Jimmy, enlists and heads for the trenches of Northern France, she knows she cannot stand idly by awaiting his return. Volunteering to help the wounded, Belle is posted to France as a Red Cross ambulance driver. There, tragedy brings her face to face with Etienne, a man from her past whom she'd never quite forgotten.

Torn between forbidden passion, loyalty, and love, Belle is caught in an impossible situation. Will the brutality and carnage of war make the honourable path the hardest one to take? Or will fate intervene and finally lead her to lasting happiness?

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The Promise by Lesley Pearse is praised for its rich narrative filled with love, passion, and heartbreak, creating a captivating reading experience. It's described as a glorious and heartwarming story that resonates with readers. Some reviews highlight its emotional depth, emphasizing it as an unforgettable and moving epic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241950371

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 365g

Pages: 528

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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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