Lesley Pearse

Lesley Pearse is a successful British author, well-known for her women's fiction novels. She has a distinctive writing style that often explores historical romance series. With a readership that spans across the globe, Pearse has sold over 2 million copies of her books in the United Kingdom alone. Some of her most popular works include "Faith and Hope" and "Gypsy," which are part of the Penguin paperbacks series. Pearse currently resides near Bristol and is a proud mother of three daughters, as well as a doting grandmother to a grandson.

Pearse's life has been as captivating as her novels, having experienced a challenging childhood that has influenced her writing. When she was only three years old, her mother died under tragic circumstances, leaving Pearse and her brother in the care of orphanages for three years while her father served overseas in the Royal Marines. This period of her life has significantly impacted her work, as she often writes about characters who have experienced emotional damage during their childhood. After a series of jobs, including working as a nanny, bunny girl, dressmaker, and full-time mother, Pearse finally found her calling as a writer at the age of forty-nine.

Pearse's writing is known for its emotional depth and engaging storylines, which keep readers invested from the beginning to the end. Her books do not adhere to a specific formula or genre, ranging from crime and historical adventure to passionate and emotive stories. One such book is "Trust Me," which is based on the true-life scandal of British child migrants who were sent to Australia in the post-war period. Pearse's unique storytelling abilities have allowed her to create unforgettable characters that resonate with her readers. Despite her success, Pearse remains humble and committed to her craft, continuing to produce captivating stories that her fans love.
Belle Books
# Title Year
1 Belle 2011
2 The Promise 2012
3 Survivor 2014
Ellie Books
# Title Year
1 Ellie 1996
2 Camellia 1997
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Georgia 1993
2 Tara 1994
3 Charity 1995
4 Rosie 1998
5 Charlie 1998
6 Never Look Back 2000
7 Trust Me 2001
8 Till We Meet Again 2002
9 Father Unknown 2002
10 Remember Me 2003
11 Secrets 2004
12 Hope 2006
13 A Lesser Evil 2006
14 Gypsy 2008
15 Faith 2008
16 Stolen 2010
17 Forgive Me 2013
18 Without a Trace 2015
19 Dead to Me 2016
20 The Woman in the Wood 2017
21 Affair Start 2017
22 The House Across the Street 2018
23 You'll Never See Me Again 2019
24 Liar 2020
25 Suspects 2021
26 Deception 2022
Lesley Pearse Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Great Escapes 2008