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Forgive Me

One mother's hidden past. Her daughter's life changed forever . . .
By Lesley Pearse
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Forgive Me by Lesley Pearse follows the journey of a young woman named Eva Patterson, who embarks on a quest to uncover the mysterious circumstances around her mother's death. As Eva delves deeper, she unravels secrets that have been long buried, leading her to discover unexpected truths about her family's past. This compelling tale of love, loss, and redemption explores the power of forgiveness and the courage needed to confront the past.
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Eva Patterson's life is forever altered by the devastating discovery of her mother, Flora, dead in the bath leaving only a note: 'Forgive Me'. Until Flora's suicide, Eva's world had been secure - but overnight everything changes. For when Flora leaves Eva a London artist's studio in her will, she finds her mother had a secret past.

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No 1 bestselling author Lesley Pearse tells a compelling story of a daughter uncovering her mother's secret past.

Cheltenham, 1991

When Eva Patterson returns home from work one day, a devastating scene awaits her. Her mother, Flora, lies dead in the bath. Beside her is a note saying only – Forgive Me.

Eva is shocked to find out that her mother was once a successful artist back in the 1960s. When she visits her mother's old studio, she finds a collection of Flora's paintings and diaries. Searching for answers, Eva encounters a psychic who mysteriously warns her to beware of a "sleeping serpent", which she soon discovers refers to a shocking crime in Flora's past.

Will discovering the truth destroy Eva's belief in everything she holds dear?

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Forgive Me by Lesley Pearse is praised for its compelling storytelling and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight its intriguing plot and beautifully crafted narrative. Readers find the characters endearing, making it a simultaneously heartwarming and heart-wrenching read, characterised by engaging and heartfelt storytelling.

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ISBN: 9780241961490

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 363g

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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