Author:Lesley Pearse
From the internationally bestselling author Lesley Pearse comes the compulsive page-turner about a girl searching for the truth, which may be a little too close to home . . .
Her family is threatened and only she can save it.
When sixteen-year-old Charlie witnesses a brutal attack on her mother by two strangers she is shocked and terrified.
But after talking to the police, she realises that her father's business dealings can't be so innocent . . .
With her father away, it is left to Charlie to protect her mother. And somehow she must find out who wants to hurt her family - and why - without losing faith in her beloved parents.
Can she unravel the mysteries of the past that haunt her family?
Or will the truth wreck everything she loves?
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'With characters it is impossible not to care about . . . this is storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail
'Evocative, compelling' Sunday Express
'Lose yourself in this epic saga' Bella
'An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry' Woman's Weekly
From the international No.1 bestselling author Lesley Pearse, comes Charlie the compulsive page-turner. She has to protect her parents . . . even if they are keeping secrets.
Her family is threatened and only she can save it . . .
With characters it is impossible not to care about, this is storytelling at its very best
—— Daily MailAn emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry
—— Woman's WeeklyA heartwarming tale of the triumph of the human spirit
—— Woman and HomeAtsu is what we all want to be: a courageous woman of heartbreaking intelligence… set against our own darkest selves. This tale of western imperialism has so many resonances in the modern world, written with passion, depth and brilliance, and a sense of time and place that is earning Lesley Downer a reputation as the Shogun’s Writer for the twenty first century.
—— MANDA SCOTT, bestselling author of the Boudica novelsWhat a wonderful storyteller Lesley Downer is, and what an amazing story she tells in The Shogun’s Queen. Set at a pivotal moment in Japan’s history, her novel effortlessly transported me to nineteenth century Japan. At its heart is Okatsu, Downer’s heroine for all seasons, plus a vivid cast of characters – some loyal, some treacherous – all caught up in the turbulent politics of the time. I was only sorry to reach the end of this gripping and deeply suspenseful novel.
—— MARGOT LIVESEY, author of The House on Fortune StreetImpeccably researched, packed with intrigue, adventure and romance, this is a wonderful evocation of a bygone time.
—— WOMAN & HOMEAn epic and intricate, beautifully described story of love, bravery and sacrifice . . . a must read for fans of Japan, historical fiction and great storytelling
—— ONE MORE PAGEWhat Hilary Mantel is to the Tudors or Mary Beard to the Romans, Lesley Downer is to ancient Japan.
—— 101 GREAT READSGreat fun
—— Good HousekeepingBefore long events are spiralling drastically out of control
—— Isabelle Broom , HeatI raced through Jane Fallon's delicious new page-turner about friends behaving badly. It's unpredictable and feisty, with a lead character that's a long way from the average romantic heroine
—— Jane Costello , bestselling author of Summer Nights at the Moonlight HotelPraise for Jane Fallon
—— -Sparkling and unpredictable
—— ElleChick lit with an edge
—— GuardianCompulsively readable
—— Daily MailIntelligent, edgy and witty
—— GlamourDeliciously devious . . . A darkly comic and addictive read
—— Daily ExpressWell-crafted, dryly funny
—— RedFun and feisty women's fiction at its very best
—— HeatJane Fallon injects a smart edge into the chick-lit genre
—— In StyleDeliciously edgy
—— Good HousekeepingGripping stuff . . . A great, intelligent read
—— Daily MailWitty, well observed
—— HeatBrilliant and original
—— SunAbsolutely brilliant
—— CloserA hilarious page-turner
—— YoursI love Fallon, she's in a category all of her own - her books are great fun and her characters are fabulous, believable women who take no nonsense
—— Marian KeyesThe ultimate choice . . . filled with the author's signature themes, think turbulent relationships, tricky families and the need for self-belief. Keyes' [is] an international treasure
—— StylistCause for celebration . . . An engrossing novel full of wit and warmth. The humour never once detracts from the emotional depth.
—— RedCause for jubilation . . . This proves her to be the reigning queen of British chick lit . . . insightful, funny and poignant
—— Daily MailPraise for Marian Keyes
—— -Gloriously funny
—— The Sunday TimesFunny but poignant
—— Marie ClaireA total triumph
—— Daily MailNot only is it a great story with funny, loveable characters, it made me laugh out loud
—— StylistA beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author
—— Sun on SundayWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative. It will make you think long after you finish the final page
—— Daily MailA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistA beautiful read
—— HelloFunny, heart-warming and extremely wise
—— PrimaA deeply satisfying book full of big emotions
—— Good HousekeepingA laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story
—— Sunday IndependentMoyes is the queen of the classy weepy
—— ElleA delight
—— The Daily MirrorA sparkling novel of hope and sacrifice’
—— Glasgow HeraldMagical, heart-warming and time-bending story.
—— Mslexia