Hope

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Hope" is the next historical novel from the acclaimed Lesley Pearse. Her existence would be the ruin of her mother... Baby Hope the unfortunate proof of Lady Harveys adultery is smuggled out of a privileged aristocratic household to a nearby village. There her true identity a secret she grows up in the arms of the poor but loving Renton family. But the day comes when Hope must pay her way. What could be more natural than being taken into service by the Harveys? However when she sees something she should not she is threatened & blackmailed into leaving her beloved Rentons forever. Destitute on the streets of an unfriendly city Hopes courage & kindness are recognized by a doctor. A talent for healing sees her taken on as nurse & destined for the horrific battlefields of the Crimea. But will Hope ever come home & uncover the true story of her birth? " Hope" by Lesley Pearse
- author of bestsellers " Gypsy" & " Remember Me"
- is a historical novel of past scandal & its consequences in a compelling nineteenth century setting. Fans of Susan Lewis will love the twists & turns of Lesley Pearses work. Praise for Lesley Pearse: " With characters it is impossible not to care about.. .this is storytelling at its very best". (" Daily Mail"). " Lose yourself in this epic saga". (" Bella"). " An emotional & moving epic you wont forget in a hurry". (" Womans Weekly"). With her gripping & moving storylines best-selling author Lesley Pearse has captured the imaginations of millions in the UK & abroad. Her other titles " The Promise" "A Lesser Evil" " Till We Meet Again" " Secrets" " Charlie" " Father Unknown" " Gypsy" " Trust Me" " Faith" " Never Look Back" " Remember Me" & " Hope" are also available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol & has three daughters & two grandchildren."