The Girl with the Suitcase: A captivating historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
Jul 2025 · Random House
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She took another woman’s place. Now she must live with the consequences...
Discover an unforgettable novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author, Lesley Pearse.
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London, 1941.
When shy Mary meets glamorous Elizabeth, their worlds couldn’t be more different.
But after an air raid, a case of mistaken identity gives Mary a chance to escape her life as a maid.
With Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland in hand, will Mary dare to start anew - and what will she risk to keep her secret?
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PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:
‘Storytelling at its very best’ Daily Mail
‘Gripping and suspenseful’ Daily Express
‘A twisting and intense read’ Woman's Own
***** 5 STAR READER REVIEWS *****
‘I absolutely devoured the book’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘I read this in a couple of days as I just couldn’t put it down!’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘I was hooked from the start and couldn’t stop turning pages long into the night. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me holding on... truly wonderful’ Reader Review, Netgalley
'Absolutely beautiful” Reader Review, Netgalley
‘Lesley Pearse has a real gift for bringing historical settings to life, and I found myself completely immersed in Mary’s journey. A heartfelt and inspiring read?I couldn’t put it down!’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘A gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure' 5* Reader Review
'Once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down!' 5* Reader Review
'Pearce never disappoints' 5* Reader Review
Discover an unforgettable novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author, Lesley Pearse.
--
London, 1941.
When shy Mary meets glamorous Elizabeth, their worlds couldn’t be more different.
But after an air raid, a case of mistaken identity gives Mary a chance to escape her life as a maid.
With Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland in hand, will Mary dare to start anew - and what will she risk to keep her secret?
--
PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:
‘Storytelling at its very best’ Daily Mail
‘Gripping and suspenseful’ Daily Express
‘A twisting and intense read’ Woman's Own
***** 5 STAR READER REVIEWS *****
‘I absolutely devoured the book’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘I read this in a couple of days as I just couldn’t put it down!’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘I was hooked from the start and couldn’t stop turning pages long into the night. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me holding on... truly wonderful’ Reader Review, Netgalley
'Absolutely beautiful” Reader Review, Netgalley
‘Lesley Pearse has a real gift for bringing historical settings to life, and I found myself completely immersed in Mary’s journey. A heartfelt and inspiring read?I couldn’t put it down!’ Reader Review, Netgalley
‘A gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure' 5* Reader Review
'Once you pick this book up, you won’t want to put it down!' 5* Reader Review
'Pearce never disappoints' 5* Reader Review
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About the author
International bestselling author Lesley Pearse has lived a life as rich with incidents, setbacks and joys as any found in her novels.
By the mid sixties she was living in London, sharing flats, partying hard and married to a trumpet player in a jazz-rock band. She has also worked as a nanny and a Playboy bunny, and designed and made clothes to sell to boutiques.
It was only after having three daughters that Lesley began to write. She published her first book at forty-nine and has not looked back since.
Lesley is still a party girl.
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