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The Girl with the Suitcase

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Candida Gubbins
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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

 20th Century Crime Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Women's Fiction Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping

Critic reviews

Captivating
PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:
Storytelling at its very best
Gripping and suspenseful
A twisting and intense read
All stars
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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.

The girl with a suitcase

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I’m a big fan of Lesley Pearse and always look forward to her books, and this one was no exception in terms of being a good story. The characters were engaging, and the overall plot kept me turning the pages. However, I did feel that some parts of the writing seemed a little rushed. At times, certain elements of the story felt like they were added in for shock value but then quickly brushed over or forgotten, which left me wanting a bit more depth and follow-through. That being said, I still enjoyed it and appreciated the heart and warmth that Lesley always brings to her novels.

Heartfelt, But Certain Plot Points Felt Rushed

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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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