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The House Across the Street

By Lesley Pearse
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In The House Across the Street by Lesley Pearse, a young woman named Katy becomes intrigued by a mysterious house across from hers. Set in the turbulence of the 1960s, she finds herself entangled in secrets and lies as she seeks to uncover the truth about the occupants. The story explores themes of family, love, and resilience within a vividly portrayed historical backdrop.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to gripping tales set in the late 1960s that explore secrets, mysteries, and the bonds of family and friendship. The story weaves suspense and emotional depth, perfect for readers who appreciate a captivating historical narrative with well-developed characters.

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The House Across the Street

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The enthralling new novel from the ten-million-copy, Number One bestselling author.

Is there a murderer across the street?

It's 1964 and twenty-three-year-old Katy Speed is fascinated by Gloria and the goings-on at the house over the road. Who are the mysterious women arriving in a black car most Saturdays?

Then one night, Gloria's house burns to the ground. In the wreckage, bodies are found. And Katy's horror turns to disbelief when her father is arrested and charged with murder.

Determined to prove his innocence, Katy sets out to uncover the truth about the mysterious house across the street. But that means uncovering the real murderer—and risking her own life.

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Many reviews praise The House Across the Street as a gripping and evocative novel, steeped in 1960s authenticity. It is noted for its emotional depth, engaging mystery, and characters that evoke passion and intrigue. Lesley Pearse's storytelling is highlighted as fast-paced and compelling, leaving readers guessing and eager to turn the next page.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405935371

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 368

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Lesley Pearse Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Lesley Pearse was told as a child that she had too much imagination for her own good. When she grew up she worked her way through a number of jobs, including nanny, bunny girl, dressmaker and full-time mother, before, at the age of forty-nine, settling upon a career that would allow her gifts to blossom- she became a published writer. Lesley lives in Devon and has three daughters and four grandchildren. Connect with Lesley and keep up to date with what she's been doing- Follow her on Twitter @LesleyPearse Follow her on Facebook @LesleyPearseAuthor Sign up for her newsletter www.lesleypearse.com

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