About the book
THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?
'Full of suspense and intriguing characters' MY WEEKLY
'A gritty, gripping drama' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
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No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .
After her mother's funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he's her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally's life.
Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.
But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally's traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
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'Brilliantly builds intrigue' WOMAN & HOME
'A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother's life of deception, lies - and love' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance' CULTUREFLY
Praise for Lesley Pearse
'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail
'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express
'A twisting and intense read' Woman's Own
Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
Editions of Deception
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241544938
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405951340
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780241544945
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405951357
Read an Excerpt
THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?
'Full of suspense and intriguing characters' MY WEEKLY
'A gritty, gripping drama' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
_______
No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .
After her mother's funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he's her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally's life.
Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.
But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally's traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
_______
'Brilliantly builds intrigue' WOMAN & HOME
'A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother's life of deception, lies - and love' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance' CULTUREFLY
Praise for Lesley Pearse
'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail
'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express
'A twisting and intense read' Woman's Own
Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deception about?
THE GRIPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
What happens when the person closest to you has led a life of deception?
'Full of suspense and intriguing characters' MY WEEKLY
'A gritty, gripping drama' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
_______
No one wants to believe their mother is a liar . . .
After her mother's funeral, Alice Kent is approached by a man who insists he's her real father. Initially upset and disbelieving, Alice soon discovers that tugging at this loose thread unravels the expertly woven tapestry of lies which was her mother Sally's life.
Faced with this staggering deception, Alice decides she must learn the whole, terrible truth about her mother.
But is she prepared for the dark journey back to Sally's traumatic childhood and the evil forces which came to shape the woman who claimed to love her?
_______
'Brilliantly builds intrigue' WOMAN & HOME
'A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother's life of deception, lies - and love' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance' CULTUREFLY
Praise for Lesley Pearse
'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail
'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express
'A twisting and intense read' Woman's Own
Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Deception?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Historical crime and mysteries
Where can I read a sample of Deception?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241544938
How long is Deception and how many pages does it have?
Deception has 384 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Deception?
Lesley Pearse
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Deception is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241544938) and paperback(ISBN 9781405951340) and altformat(ISBN 9780241544945) and ebook(ISBN 9781405951357)
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