Belle

The Number One bestselling author is back with the tale of Belle, the girl from the brothel who battled her way to freedomShe witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger . . .Fifteen year-old Belle, though raised in a London brothel, is an innocent. But when she witnesses one of the girls brutally strangled by a client, she is cast into a cruel, heartless world. Snatched from the streets and sold into prostitution, she is made a courtesan in New Orleans. At the mercy of desperate men who crave her beauty and will do anything to keep her, Belle's dreams of home, family and freedom appear futile.Are Belle's courage and spirit strong enough to help her escape? And what will await her at the end of the long, dangerous journey home?Lesley Pearse, author of Number One bestseller Stolen, has done it again with Belle - a heroine for our times- a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad.

“The international number one bestselling author tells the story of a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad, taking us from London to New Orleans and beyond in this powerful, moving historical novel. She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger . . . -- from the publisher's description An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry-- Woman's Weekly Full of love, passion and heartbreak-- Best Glorious, heart-warming-- Woman & Home An atmospheric cracker with lots of twists-- Woman”

The international number one bestselling author tells the story of a strong woman trying to be good in a world gone bad, taking us from London to New Orleans and beyond in this powerful, moving historical novel.

She witnessed a murder - and now her life is in danger . . .

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.Connect with Lesley and keep up to date with what she's been doing-Follow her on Twitter @LesleyPearseFollow her on Facebook @LesleyPearseAuthorSign up for her newsletter

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