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London, 1941

When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead.

But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside.

This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh.

Will she take it and what could go wrong?

© Lesley Pearse 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

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Captivating
PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:
Storytelling at its very best
Gripping and suspenseful
A twisting and intense read
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I wasn’t that impressed with the story and admit to missing some chapters not in my opinion up to Lesley Pearce maybe because I hated the readers voice she so irritated me

The horrible voice of the reader

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Lesley Pearce never disapoints. Warm interesting characters living in hard difficult times doing their very best.
Well read and the readers voices were excellent.

another amazing story by Lesley

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I have loved Lesley Pearce since 1999 when I read Elle! The characters she creates continue to hook me in and the story of 'Beth' during World War 2 is well documented and interesting. But the narration is somewhat twee and does not enhance the story for me.

Lovely characters and. Good story

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I absolutely love Lesley Pearse and I enjoyed this one, but it felt like it was rushed and half the story was missing. The main characters back story was glossed over which is very unlike her usual style. I kept waiting for the story to kick in.

Felt like half the story was missing

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brilliant book as is all of lesley pearse books .great story really enjoyed it.cant wait until next book.

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