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Survivor

A gripping and emotional story from the bestselling author of Stolen

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Survivor

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Alison Dowling
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Survivor, Lesley Pearse's stunning new novel in the bestselling and enthralling Belle series. read by the actress Alison Dowling.

London, 1939
Eighteen-year-old Mari is defiant, strong-willed and selfish.

She has craved independence her entire life and now, with the World on the brink of war, Mari has finally escaped the sleepy fishing village of her childhood in New Zealand. After passionately falling for Morgan, the cockney steward aboard ship on her voyage to England, she hastily dismisses him in favour of being taken out by handsome young pilots in the glamorous West end.

But, without warning, the Blitz blows her new life apart. Now Mari has the chance to make a difference but can she learn from her mistakes in time?

 20th Century Historical Mystery Romance Women's Fiction England Fiction Exciting Suspense Survival War
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Lesley Pearse, No.1 bestselling author of The Promise and Belle is back with Survivor, the story of Mariette, a born fighter.
Evocative, compelling, told from the heart
Utterly riveting, brilliant
Full of love, passion and heartbreak
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Just loved the book, the narrator Alison Dowling was superb she was brilliant , kept you interested throughout.

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Looking forward to the next book narrated book by Alison Dowling.
Author Lesley Pearse fantastic story , just looked the book.
Good easy listening with a brilliant story.

brilliant

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Just listened to this for about 6th time. It is a wonderful story, with so many extras, each time I listen I hear parts that were not there the last time I listened! Interesting about New Zealand and the life there. then London in the war, then spying then back to New Zealand. Lovely love story too running all through the book. Really recommend this read.

Great book crossing across the world.

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Lovely book, really enjoyed all 3 books. Is there a 4th? I'd like it to keep going and going.

3 rd book in Belle series

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loved these last two books couldn't put them done can't wait to start more bt this author well written Lesley pearse

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this is a good book I have listened to it three times now well written well played out I recommend it

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