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 ReviewFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR LESLEY PEARSE_________ 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. _________‘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. Connect with Lesley and keep up to date with what she’s been doing: Follow her on Twitter @LesleyPearseFollow her on Facebook @LesleyPearseAuthor Sign up for her newsletter www.lesleypearse.com

ReviewsPacy 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 InformationISBN 9781405935548Author Lesley PearseFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books LtdWeight(grams) 298gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 26mm