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The Golden Maid
Oct 7, 2024 5:36 AM

Author:Evie Grace

The Golden Maid

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE GRIPPING SMUGGLER'S DAUGHTERS TRILOGY! Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Poldark.

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Deal, Kent, 1812

Eighteen-year-old Winnie Lennicker yearns for a peaceful life as a respectable married woman. However, when she becomes involved in her family's free-trading operations and caught by the Revenue, she is sent before the magistrates. Forced to confess that she is with child, now more than ever, Winnie is determined to give up smuggling. But the only way she can support herself and her unborn child is to carry on.

An opportunity presents itself to carry despatches on behalf of British agents and spies, and gold for Wellington's army. Needing the money, Winnie can’t afford to refuse, but the journey across the Channel is treacherous. When Winnie discovers the despatches she’s carrying aren’t what they seem, she’s determined to right her wrongs in the hope of achieving her dream and leaving the free trade behind for good.

Praise for Evie Grace

Intriguing

Val Wood

‘A charming historical read that hits all the right notes’

Woman’s Weekly

Heart-tugging saga of which Catherine Cookson would’ve approved’

Peterborough Evening Telegraph

Reviews

A hearty saga

—— Peterborough Telegraph

Gripping and suspenseful, a fast-paced murder mystery, love story and a young woman's journey of self discovery too

—— Daily Express

A tale of love, friendship, murder and intrigue, this latest book from master storyteller Lesley Pearse is gripping and full of twists. With an addictive and pacy plot, this will keep you guessing until the end

—— My Weekly

A page turner full of suspense, compelling and heartwarming, Liar is a brilliant read. I couldn't put it down and it is a must for all crime lovers

—— Woman's Way

From the first page this heartfelt, atmospheric novel sizzles with suspense and tension . . . Surprising twists and turns leave you guessing until the end . . . gripping story: ideal summertime reading

—— The Lady

Liar has all the elements that make this author so popular

—— Choice

Gripping and suspenseful - a murder mystery, love story and journey of self discovery

—— S Magazine

Lesley Pearse brings together a nostalgic Seventies backdrop with an edge-of-your-seat story of suspense

—— Yours Magazine

Like a twisty and suspenseful TV drama, Liar keeps you firmly on the edge of your seat

—— Culturefly

A twisting and intense read

—— Woman's Own

One of the most thrilling book club books

—— Woman & Home

A page turner

—— Crime Monthly

Included in 'Best new titles out this month'

—— Candis

Included in 'The HOT List'

—— Inside Soap

Included in 'NEW Must Reads'

—— Bella

Another winner from Lesley

—— My Weekly

Praise for Lesley Pearse

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Storytelling at its very best

—— Daily Mail

Evocative, compelling, told from the heart

—— Sunday Express

Glorious, heartwarming

—— Woman & Home

Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written

—— Closer

Ridker's debut is at once humorous and poignant.

—— Library Journal

Eloquent… style and smooth pacing.

—— Skinny

Comedy ahoy!

—— Strong Words

Ridker handles the tussle between parent and children with humour and psychological insight… He is a sure comic talent, witty and engaged, and alive to the legion of competing and irreconcilable roles from which the individual today must self-consciously choose.

—— John Maier , Literary Review
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