Betty is running for her life . . . The gripping Sunday Times bestseller about one woman doing whatever it takes to survive

'You are in the story within minutes of opening the book . . . A brilliant story full of twists and turns' 5***** Reader Review
'Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told. Storytelling at its best' Daily Express
'A gripping read. It kept me hooked from the start' 5***** Reader Review

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR LESLEY PEARSE
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When her husband returns from the war broken and haunted, Betty knows her marriage is doomed.

So she escapes.

On the run and armed with a new identity, Betty becomes penniless and alone, quickly realising that starting again is much harder than she thought.

And she never imagined it could end in murder . . .

But sometimes you have to keep running if you want to survive.
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'A pacy page-turner' Woman & Home

'Don't miss this suspenseful and emotional read' My Weekly

Praise for Lesley Pearse:

'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express

'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart' Sunday Express

'Gripping and full of twists' My Weekly

The enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy, No. 1 bestselling author.

About the Author

Lesley Pearse was told as a child that she had too much imagination for her own good. When she grew up she worked her way through a number of jobs, including nanny, bunny girl, dressmaker and full-time mother, before, at the age of forty-nine, settling upon a career that would allow her gifts to blossom: she became a published writer. Lesley lives in Devon and has three daughters and four grandchildren.

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Reviews
Pacy page-turner * Woman & Home, Best Books of Summer *
Compelling, rich in detail and vividly told . . . Storytelling at its best * Daily Express *
Must read * Daily Express *
A suspenseful read that warms the heart * Woman *
We loved this take of one woman's fight to escape her past * Take a Break *
Fans of Poldark and Daphne du Maurier should enjoy this gripping historical novel . . . both hauntingly sad and darkly funny, this beautifully written novel sizzles with drama and suspense * The Lady *
Don't miss this suspenseful and emotional read * My Weekly *
Gripping, suspenseful tale * The People's Friend *
A five star reading experience * Devon Life *
Praise for Lesley Pearse * - *
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781405935548
Author Lesley Pearse
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 298g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm