Fiona writes with great authenticity, with meticulous research helping her capture the period and the mood between the two wars perfectly.

You will be transported on each and every page.

Queen of raw family romances

Well-drawn, believable characters combined with a storyline to keep you turning the pages

Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity

Thrilling and suspense-packed . . . With an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish

A page-turner

A fast-paced, psychological drama . . . with an enthralling plot, a cast of fascinating characters, and Pearse's addictive storytelling, Suspects will grip from start to finish

This is a book to talk about, to drill down into the story and really think about it

Praise for Lesley Pearse

Storytelling at its very best

Evocative, compelling, told from the heart

Glorious, heartwarming

Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written

Lyrically beautiful writing

Spellbinding

A story about love, betrayal and redemption with an electric daughter-grandmother relationship at its heart

A terrific family saga.

A lyrical prose reminiscent of William Trevor, and a haunting family drama.

One of the most exciting literary talents to emerge in the last decade.