Deception

The novel "Deception" is a gripping Sunday Times bestseller that explores the life of a woman who has led a life of deception. After the funeral of her mother, Alice Kent is approached by a man named Angus Tweedy, who claims to be her father and reveals that he served time in prison for marrying Sally bigamously. Alice must uncover the truth about her mother, whatever the cost, as she journeys into the past and discovers that her mother may never have been the woman she claimed to be. The book is praised for its engaging and effortless style of storytelling, and for its raw, truthful, and moving account of the struggles and perseverance of Alice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

After the funeral of her mother, Sally, Alice Kent is approached by a man named Angus Tweedy. He claims to be her father and tells her that he served time in prison for marrying Sally bigamously. What does he hope to gain by telling her this now, thirty years on? How can her adored dad Ralph not be her true father? And why did her mother betray her so badly? She had accepted Sally's many faults, and her reluctance to ever speak of the past. But faced with this staggering deception, Alice knows she must uncover the whole truth about her mother. Whatever the cost.

As Alice journeys into the past, she discovers her mother may never have been the woman she claimed to be. She learns that her mother had a secret life, one that she had kept hidden from her family for years. Alice is determined to find out the truth, no matter what the cost.

As she digs deeper, Alice discovers that her mother had been involved with a man named Jack, who was her true love. Jack had been married, but he and Sally had fallen in love and had a child together. However, Jack's wife had found out about their affair and had threatened to expose them. Sally had been forced to choose between her love for Jack and her loyalty to her family.

In the end, Alice learns that her mother had made a terrible mistake by betraying Jack and her family. She had been driven by fear and guilt, and had done something that had hurt everyone involved. Alice is left with a lot of questions, but she is determined to find answers.

Deception is a gripping book that will keep you reading until the very end. Lesley Pearse has written a raw, truthful, and moving account of a woman's life of deception, lies, and love. The characters are well-developed, and the story is full of suspense and intrigue. Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling makes this book an intriguing read of highs, lows, struggles, and perseverance.

Praise for Lesley Pearse has been pouring in from all corners. The Daily Mail has praised her storytelling at its very best, while the Daily Express has described the book as "gripping and suspenseful." Woman's Own has praised Pearse's "twisting and intense read," and CultureFly has praised her "brilliantly builds intrigue."

In conclusion, Deception is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery. Lesley Pearse has written a gripping and suspenseful book that will keep you reading until the very end. Don't miss out on this intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles, and perseverance.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241544938