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Forgive Me: One mother's hidden past. Her daughter's life changed forever . . . Kindle Edition

by Lesley Pearse (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 6,635 ratings

One woman's hidden past will be exposed in the intense and gripping story from the international bestseller Lesley Pearse

'If you want a gripping, enthralling, wonderful read, full of characters crafted to perfection, this is it' 5***** READER REVIEW

'Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written' CLOSER

'One of those books that can hardly be out down . . . loved every word' 5***** READER REVIEW
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Eva thought she knew her mother, Flora, until her sudden death changed everything.

For when Flora leaves Eva a London artist's studio in her will, she finds her mother had a secret past.

In the studio's attic are Flora's paintings and diaries, and Eva learns her mother was a popular artist in the swinging sixties.

But when Eva's hunt for answers uncovers clues to a shocking crime, she soon learns why Flora chose to hide her past.

Will discovering the truth destroy Eva's belief in everything she holds dear?

And will this journey lead her and those she loves into danger?
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'Engrossing and emotional, it's another winner from Lesley Pearse' Woman's Own

'I absolutely loved this book. The characters are likeable and the writing is always brilliant' Sun

'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail

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Lesley Pearse, No. 1 UK bestselling author of Dead to Me and The Woman in the Wood, brings Forgive Me, a compelling story of a daughter uncovering her mother's secret past.

Eva Patterson's life is forever altered by the devastating discovery of her mother, Flora, dead in the bath leaving only a note: 'Forgive Me'.

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About the Author

Lesley Pearse's novels have sold over 10 million copies worldwide and include, most recently, The Woman in the Wood, Dead to Me, Without a Trace, Survivor, Forgive Me and The Promise. Lesley lives in Devon and has three daughters and four grandchildren.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ADNPD6A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 14 Feb. 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 8.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 530 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0718159023
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 6,635 ratings

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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 three grandchildren.

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Customers find this book to be a riveting read with well-developed characters that keep them engaged from start to finish. Moreover, the writing style is easy to follow, and customers describe it as an emotional journey that had them in tears within a few pages. Additionally, they appreciate the book's twists and turns, with one customer noting it takes them on a roller coaster of emotions.

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588 customers mention ‘Readability’583 positive5 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a riveting and lovely read from start to finish, with one customer noting it's a brilliant work by Lesley Pearse.

"This is an enthralling and vivid account of the devastating effects a tragic death can inflict upon a family...." Read more

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"...I’m very happy reading this book, which is a different book to my usual crime/gangster books. I will be investing in some more Lesley Pearse books." Read more

146 customers mention ‘Twists and turns’109 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the book's twists and turns, with the story taking them to the very end and producing surprises throughout. One customer describes it as a roller coaster of emotions.

"...Her travels involve encounters with engaging, sympathetic and helpful individuals, not without humour nor creating more emotional turbulence...." Read more

"This book is very enjoyable and has some shocking parts...." Read more

"...Her ups and downs were tremendous and yet she handled them with grace and dignity. Eva trusted everyone she met, yet some didn’t deserve her trust...." Read more

"...like Lesley Pearse books but this was rather superficial and predictable...." Read more

83 customers mention ‘Writing quality’75 positive8 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's compassionate approach and another highlighting the attention to detail.

"...An extremely well-written and enjoyable book." Read more

"This book was easy to read ,the beginning moved fast ,it then slowed down a little and was a bit predictable in places ...." Read more

"...She has a passion for writing which shows on every book.........." Read more

"...Not quite sure how she does it, but each book she writes just gets better and better...." Read more

54 customers mention ‘Character development’48 positive6 negative

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"...if you want a gripping, enthralling, wonderful read, full of characters crafted to perfection, a journey with a truly vicarious hold, until turning..." Read more

"...I found the characters to be believable, and I felt quite bereft at the end of the book. I shall have to go find another one by Lesley Pearce!" Read more

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Customers find the book gripping, with multiple reviews noting how it keeps them engaged from start to finish.

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"...Was completely gripped once again - to the extent that I stayed awake reading until 5am because I had to see how it ended...." Read more

"...An original storyline which is very gripping and dramatic. The ending had a very unexpected twist to it as well...." Read more

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Customers find the book enthralling, describing it as a welcome little escapism that keeps them interested.

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"I loved this book, sadness, happiness, grief and joy. Great character's to relate to...." Read more

"This book it had everything love,hate,betrayal and secrets it was a very enjoyable read a typical Lesley Pearse book. Excellent" Read more

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20 customers mention ‘Difficulty to put down’17 positive3 negative

Customers find the book difficult to put down, describing it as easy to read.

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"...Couldn't put the book down, picked it up whenever I had a moment loved the story and the characters can't wait to read the next one." Read more

"This book was really good I could ot put it down. I have read almost all of her books and have not read a bad one yet...." Read more

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19 customers mention ‘Sadness’14 positive5 negative

Customers find the book emotionally moving, with several mentioning they were moved to tears within a few pages.

"...Its winding narrative explores a spectrum of grief, depression, heart-breaking discoveries and surprises...." Read more

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  • ACB(swansea)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be True To Yourself
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2013
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    This is an enthralling and vivid account of the devastating effects a tragic death can inflict upon a family. It is a moving novel full of mystery, emotional turmoil and suspense founded on a web of deceit and insecurity. The premeditated suicide of Flora is poignantly described in the prologue. She leaves a note with just 'Forgive Me' written on it. Flora has three children, Eva, almost 21, Ben 18, and Sophie 17. Her husband, Andrew, is a successful businessman, controlling, undemonstrative and lacking humour but reliable. Eva has the shocking experience of finding her mother in a bloodied bath.

    The aftermath is a dramatic change in the family atmosphere. Sophie, has bouts of hysteria, Ben becomes sad and bewildered whilst Eva attempts to be strong and comforting. Andrew turns to drink, launching a vitriolic and scornful verbal attack on the stunned Eva accusing her of contrivance with her mother over the contents of her will in which Eva is left a studio in London. Eva reflects on the indifference her father had shown her in the past and also how so different her mother was from him. She realises how little she really knew of her loving mother's thoughts and ambitions nor about her past life. What went wrong and why did she kill herself? Eva is determined to find the answers little knowing that a can of worms would be opened and more puzzles thrown up than solved.

    At Flora's funeral, Eva discovers from Flora's college friends that her mother was a successful and gifted artist. She was also tremendous fun, a party girl prone to mad cap ideas interspersed with episodes of hermit-like solemness. The information takes Eva to the London studio where she meets Bill, an honest rock of a man. Following discoveries hidden inside, Eva follows the clues and encrypted sketch diaries of her mother taking her to Scotland and then Carlisle where Eva becomes more enlightened about the unanswered questions that will hopefully satisfy her peace of mind and also her family's. Her travels involve encounters with engaging, sympathetic and helpful individuals, not without humour nor creating more emotional turbulence.

    This is a beautifully and sensitively crafted novel by Lesley Pearse. Its winding narrative explores a spectrum of grief, depression, heart-breaking discoveries and surprises. The character development and complexities of the interpersonal relationships between the protagonists are masterfully drawn in a realistic and concise form. Eva is easily warmed to as are other trustworthy friends. Their strengths, weaknesses and secrets within are gradually unfolded and tied up again to provide explanations and provoke further thoughts. An extremely well-written and enjoyable book.
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  • Donna Pinky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 October 2024
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    I loved this book, sadness, happiness, grief and joy. Great character's to relate to. I have read so many of Lesley Pearses novels and have enjoyed every one of them
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  • anneridies
    4.0 out of 5 stars Forgive Me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 January 2025
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    This book is very enjoyable and has some shocking parts.
    On the whole you could see where it was going but as the reader you want it to go that way to.
    Only dropped a star because at times the speach between the characters was a little how you used to write it at school.
    Very good though and I shall read others from this author.
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  • Ms Jackie Farnhill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2021
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    I’m only half way through this book, yet felt compelled to write my review!
    This book is a lovely read and I could really empathise with Eva, the main character. Her ups and downs were tremendous and yet she handled them with grace and dignity. Eva trusted everyone she met, yet some didn’t deserve her trust. I so want her to be a success at whatever she chooses to do, career-wise (up to this point, she’s undecided in which direction she’s going to take), as I’m that invested in her. We can all relate to some of Eva’s mishaps and enjoy in her elation when things go right. I’m very happy reading this book, which is a different book to my usual crime/gangster books. I will be investing in some more Lesley Pearse books.
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  • Julie L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars forgive me
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2024
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    Yet again another brilliant book I didn’t want it to end Fabulous story Now to go get the next one
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  • sleep
    3.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2014
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    This book was easy to read ,the beginning moved fast ,it then slowed down a little and was a bit predictable in places . Had a different but interesting story line and some surprises too. Not the authors best book but realistically and quite vividly written ,I enjoyed getting lost in its story . I only gave it 3 stars because parts of the story was predicable.
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  • Techygran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2013
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    I have just finished reading this title by Lesley Pearse and cannot praise this lady highly enough. She has a natural ability to draw the reader into the story and hold their interest right until the last word.

    "Forgive Me" was no exception. I read it in two days and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It had so many twists and turns but was so gripping that you just had to read on and on. I hated having to retire to bed because I just wanted to go on reading.

    I had come across this author several years ago with another of her titles and again enjoyed it so much that I bought and read each one of her books until I could find no more. I eagerly await each of her titles as they are published.

    Well worth buying this book.
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  • Mrs P
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2013
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    I love Lesley Pearse books and had this on order for it's release date. I will not go into the story as it is covered by many other reviews. For me this was not the best Lesley Pearse I have read. I really enjoyed the characters and the story until the end. I was disapointed some of the characters were not tied into the ending and did not feel the book was 'rounded off'. I would still recomend this book to others and look forward to Lesley's next book.
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  • Suncoast
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lesley Pearse at her best
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 February 2013
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    "Forgive Me" is an emotional and gripping story full of suspense, drama and mystery which is destined to be another best-seller for Lesley Pearse. It is one of her best stories I have read for some time. You will remember Eva Patterson, the strong and gutsy prime character for a long time.

    A few days before her 21st birthday Eva returns home to find that her mother Flora has committed suicide leaving a simple note "Forgive me". From that time on Eva will find that everything she believed about herself and her comfortable and secure family life with her loving mother and father is based on a web of lies.

    In her mother's will Eva is left an artist's studio in a trendy area of London which Eva didn't know anything about. Her father's cold reaction to Flora's death and her will and his almost immediate rejection of Eva will alter her life forever.

    Eva discovers that her mother had been a successful artist before her marriage. Eva finds diaries, paintings and a box of baby clothes and sketches in the attic of the studio that tell her something about her mother's past which prompt her to track down the full story.

    This is a fast-paced, page-turning and emotional read as Eva searches for answers about her mother's past and meets people who knew her before she married. The characters from all parts of the spectrum are superbly crafted especially Phil who helps her to renovate her studio and find out the truth about her life.

    Lesley Pearse builds her plots like a fast game of snakes and ladders. A fortune teller warns Eva to avoid disturbing the Serpent as it will only bring her pain. In facing the Serpent Lesley Pierce skilfully steers Eva through traumas, violence, and lies which change Eva forever and affect her chance of happiness.

    If you are a Lesley Pearse fan you will love another dose of her emotional, easy-reading magic books filled with unforgettable characters. If not, please try this book and I am sure that you will join the ranks of Pearse's many fans. It is easy to see why Lesley Pearse has been a number 1 best-seller in the UK and Australia for many years. So many of the top UK authors are also very popular in the US and it astounds me that her books, published by multi-national Penguin, are not released in the US on Kindle and Amazon is only selling print versions in that market via third party booksellers. Maybe someone can tell me why this is so.
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  • Client d'Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Forgive me
    Reviewed in Germany on 9 April 2017
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    'Forgive me' is about a young girl who is forced by her stepfather to leave their home after her mother commits suicide. Then she discovers that her mother has kept secrets from her about her childhood which will turn her life upside down. 'Forgive me' is one of the better novels by Lesley Pearse. Despite some parts being very slow due to the abundance of detailed descriptions, it was very original and emotionally powerful. No clichés, no stereotypes. From the start I was hooked by the story. I highly recommend this novel and rate it with 4.5 stars.
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  • carol lowrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST AUTHOR EVER
    Reviewed in Australia on 27 March 2019
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    GREAT STORY
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  • BHAPPY!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lesley Pearse is one of my FAVORITE authors and I own each of her books
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 February 2015
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    Lesley Pearse is one of my FAVORITE authors and I own each of her books. Her writing is superb and each story touches my heart, so call me biased, but I absolutely enjoy each and every one her books! I also only buy her books on Amazon as she is a British author and not widely carried in bookstores. In addition, the price at Amazon is very fair and their shipping date is dead-on, that I always buy books oks) through Amazon!
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  • Essie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 13 September 2020
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    I enjoyed this book
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