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Russell, 1938 It is 1938 and Mariette is a defiant, strong willed and selfish 17 yr old. The small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand isn’t nearly big enough for Mariette’s ambitions and her devoted parents, Belle and Etienne, fear for her reputation. With the world on the brink of war, a trip to Europe is risky but the alternatives seem worse and Mari sets sail to visit Russell, 1938 It is 1938 and Mariette is a defiant, strong willed and selfish 17 yr old. The small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand isn’t nearly big enough for Mariette’s ambitions and her devoted parents, Belle and Etienne, fear for her reputation.

With the world on the brink of war, a trip to Europe is risky but the alternatives seem worse and Mari sets sail to visit her Uncle Noah in London. Armed with the freedom she's longed for since childhood, Mari quickly falls for Morgan, the handsome steward on board ship. But once she reaches London, there are other temptations.

Mari loves her new life - caught up in a whirl of dances and parties in the glittering West End. Finally, she is the mistress of her own future. But storm clouds are gathering, the war can no longer be ignored and London is hit terribly by the Blitz. As London endures constant bombing, Mari's new life is cruelly blown apart. Forced from her loving new home, she ends up alone in the East End; worlds away from the London she knows. In the face of despair, Mari realises that the only way to survive the war is to fight, with all the strength, selflessness and compassion within her.

Only then she will find true happiness. Mariette Carrera is eighteen and beautiful, self-centred, lazy and manipulative. Her wilful character and loose morals have landed her and her parents in a difficult position in 1938 New Zealand. Deciding it best for her to stay with relatives, her parents put Mariette aboard a ship bound for England. But with the freedom and independence she's always longed for, Mariette soon falls for the handsome Morgan, a steward on ship.

When she arrives in England though, her new life is quickly stripped aw Mariette Carrera is eighteen and beautiful, self-centred, lazy and manipulative. Her wilful character and loose morals have landed her and her parents in a difficult position in 1938 New Zealand.

Deciding it best for her to stay with relatives, her parents put Mariette aboard a ship bound for England. But with the freedom and independence she's always longed for, Mariette soon falls for the handsome Morgan, a steward on ship.

When she arrives in England though, her new life is quickly stripped away as Europe braces for turmoil with the start of the Second World War. Though this is a standalone, Mariette's mother, Belle is featured in Belle and The Promise. Set in New Zealand and Europe, Ms Pearse has written a story with evocative descriptions of Britain and France during the war. The evolution of Mariette's character brought about by the trials and tribulations that she faces and endures during this time, is the real heart of this story.

Lesley Pearse's ease of story-telling, her details and descriptions of the war and its effects, combined with a moving and satisfying romance, make Survivor an absolutely engrossing read. And a recommendation for readers who enjoy romantic historical fiction set in WW2. Steam: 2 ARC courtesy Penguin Australia. Love, treachery and tragedy come to the centre stage as we the reader are introduced to Mariette Carrera, the wild and self centered daughter of Belle. In this the third book in the series you don't need to have read about the adventures of Mariette's mother in what is a beautifully crafted saga that sweeps from the New Zealand town Of Russell in the 1930's to London during the horrors of the second world war and occupied France. Mariette (Mari) is a defiant and selfish seventeen year old who has Love, treachery and tragedy come to the centre stage as we the reader are introduced to Mariette Carrera, the wild and self centered daughter of Belle. In this the third book in the series you don't need to have read about the adventures of Mariette's mother in what is a beautifully crafted saga that sweeps from the New Zealand town Of Russell in the 1930's to London during the horrors of the second world war and occupied France.

Mariette (Mari) is a defiant and selfish seventeen year old who has been secretly dating a local bad boy. But in a small town secrets rarely stay that way and when her parent's find out it is decided that she is to stay with family in London in a bid to stop her getting into trouble and getting pregnant. Nervous but excited about her new life in London and armed with a freedom she has longed for Mari will fall for a handsome steward named Morgan who will take care of her when she fall ill on the ship. On her arrival she is caught up in the excitement of the big city with parties and dances in the glittery West End while getting a job as a typist. This fairy tale life will be blown apart when the German's start bombing London. Godparents Noah and Lisette and there daughter Rose will be killed in a raid while out celebrating Mari's 21st birthday. Mariette life will continue to be changed when her dear friend Joan is killed leaving behind two children Ian and Sandra.

These events will transform Mariette into someone selfless and compassionate as she comes to realise what is truly important. Her strength, conviction and the ability to know what to do in times of despair set her apart from her peers and earn her much much respect as a result. It will be these things that will give her what she has always wanted, true happiness. Overall Survivor is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, drama and danger set during the perilous backdrop of World War two.

Mariette is a gutsy heroine who looks life in the face and never backs down despite encountering countless tragedy and suffering. The story is a rollercoaster of compassion, insight and humanity and is an utterly addictive read. It must be ten years since I last read a book by Lesley Pearse.

I can remember devouring her early books, hot off the press, and I’m not entirely sure why I left her behind. I think it had a lot to do with falling out with large, heavy books – heavy in the handling sense, rather than content – which is very shallow of me. Friends have repeatedly told me how good she is – and I know my mum loves her – so I took the opportunity to read her forthcoming book, Survivor, when it was offered on netgall It must be ten years since I last read a book by Lesley Pearse.

I can remember devouring her early books, hot off the press, and I’m not entirely sure why I left her behind. I think it had a lot to do with falling out with large, heavy books – heavy in the handling sense, rather than content – which is very shallow of me.

Friends have repeatedly told me how good she is – and I know my mum loves her – so I took the opportunity to read her forthcoming book, Survivor, when it was offered on netgalley (in the Kindle age, no book is too large!). I just can’t believe I neglected her books for so long – this was quite wonderful. This book might not have been the best place to start – it does follow on from Belle and The Promise, but don’t let that put you off. The heroine of this book is Mariette, the rather spoilt, shallow and headstrong daughter of Belle and her husband, who live at Russell on the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.

The small community setting is vividly drawn, the wilful daughter not really fitting in, and after a bit of a scandal she moves to England to live with family friends at the outbreak of World War 2. What follows is an absolutely engrossing story of hardship, treachery, great sadness and immense bravery that has you living in an entirely different world until you turn the last page. It also sees Mariette develop from a spoilt young girl, with nothing much in her head other than her own pleasure, into a worthy heroine that you grow to love and really ache for as she faces every new challenge and setback. I loved the supporting characters too – Belle and her extended family, Peggy at the bakery, the whole family she lives with in England, the male leads like Johnny and Morgan, and the vast cast of east enders enduring the horror of wartime.

It’s a quite wonderful story about being forced to grow up in the most painful way, with love and loyalty at its heart. Lesley Pearse really is a consummate story teller, with a beautiful ease of style, and with every twist and turn of this wonderful book sweeping you along with it. There’s no problem reading this one as a stand-alone – Mariette doesn’t know her mother’s story either - but there were tantalising glimpses that made me really want to catch up with what I’ve missed. I’m so sorry for neglecting you Lesley – I’d really forgotten how superb your books could be, but what a wonderful time I’m going to have catching up.

My thanks to netgalley and Penguin Books UK for my advance reading e-copy. Survivor will be published in hardcover and Kindle editions on February 13th. Survivor continues the story told in Belle (2011) and The Promise (2012), but this is Mariette's story and it really doesn't matter if you've read the others first, this story stands perfectly well on it's own. 1938 in Russell, a small town in New Zealand and Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne is strong-willed, a little bit defiant and bored. There is no doubt that if she remains at home for much longer she is going to find herself in all kinds of trouble. The neighbours are already talking Survivor continues the story told in Belle (2011) and The Promise (2012), but this is Mariette's story and it really doesn't matter if you've read the others first, this story stands perfectly well on it's own. 1938 in Russell, a small town in New Zealand and Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne is strong-willed, a little bit defiant and bored.

There is no doubt that if she remains at home for much longer she is going to find herself in all kinds of trouble. The neighbours are already talking about her and her parents decide that London is the best place for their wilful daughter. Mariette sets out on the long journey to Europe, she's going to stay with her parent's friends Noah and Lisette and she can't wait to get away from the isolated town of Russell. Mariette's adventures start before her feet touch English soil - she's a beautiful young woman travelling alone and it is not long before she catches the eye of the Errol Flynn lookalike steward on board. Mariette has been badly hurt in love before and this time she is determined that she will have the upper hand, sadly though it appears that all men really are only after one thing. In London Mariette throws herself into her new life of glamour and parties, she adores earning her own money and having some independence.

Mariette's life is shattered on the night of her twenty-first birthday. Hitler's bombs do not stop for birthdays and Mariette finds herself alone in a London that no longer appears to glitter with anything except tears. As the war rages Mariette discovers an inner strength that she certainly didn't realise was there. Her wilfulness and sense of adventure serve her well and she grows from a head-strong immature girl into a brave and resilient young woman. Tested by heartbreak and sorrow and faced with terrors that she could never imagine Mariette emerges from the war years with a strength and compassion that changes her whole outlook.

Survivor is another triumph from one of the most engaging authors around. Although Mariette is the central figure of the story, the supporting characters are fabulous too. From the small rural town of Russell in New Zealand to the vibrancy and glitter of London, the sedate and peaceful Somerset and then the horrors of Nazi occupied Northern France this is a passionate and evocative novel that grips from the opening chapter. Mariette's character develops throughout the story, as she matures and experiences situations that test her to her limits, she grows from a selfish teenage to a strong, brave and compassionate woman. Lesley Pearse has delivered yet another huge story, and despite it's length never feels too long or a chore to pick up.

Mariette joins the Pearse stable of strong, likeable heroines. The meticulous research that must have gone into this story is clear throughout. I'm delighted to say that Survivor is another five-star read and that Lesley Pearse remains one of my favourite authors. Sometimes it is hard to rate a book. Survivor is a case in point. The story starts in New Zealand in 1938 with Mariette a seventeen year old who is selfish.

Wilful and, let’s be honest, a tramp. Some of the sex scenes I found crude, and I found it hard initially to get into the book because of my dislike for the main character. I could only hope she would improve. She did but it took a while. Her parents decide Mariette needs to go to England as people in the small community of Russell are talki Sometimes it is hard to rate a book. Survivor is a case in point.

The story starts in New Zealand in 1938 with Mariette a seventeen year old who is selfish. Wilful and, let’s be honest, a tramp.

Some of the sex scenes I found crude, and I found it hard initially to get into the book because of my dislike for the main character. I could only hope she would improve. She did but it took a while. Her parents decide Mariette needs to go to England as people in the small community of Russell are talking about her and it is anything but complimentary. The changes in her attitudes and behaviour never really happened until after she got to England.

When the war comes she finds herself unable to get back to New Zealand. The war takes away more from her than just her way to get home, and it is during this time Mariette really starts to change and become a likable caring character who risks her life for others. Unfortunately, one of my problems with this book was the number of times the author felt it necessary to tell me Mariette had changed. Having gone through events with her I didn’t need to be constantly told. I could see it for myself. This was one of the things I thought a good editor should have picked up and deleted if the author didn’t.

Similarly I didn’t need to be repeatedly told how much she missed her parents or how much Morgan, the steward Mariette meets on the ship and who comes back into her life later, looked like Errol Flynn. Once was enough. So while the story was good, to me this book could have done with a lot tighter editing.

It meant there were bits I skipped though because it had nothing further to add to the story that hadn’t been said before. On the positive side the characters were real and the depiction of war time had me right there with the characters and thankful that I have never undergone such an experience in real life. So if you can move past the early behaviour and the editing lapses, the story is well worth reading. This is the third book in a series. I had not read the first two about her mother Belle but it didn’t matter as enough information comes out in this story to piece together what had gone before. ***SPOILER ALERT*** I was left with an overwhelming feeling of disappointment with this book. The first two in the Belle series were a little bit gritty and realistic and not at all what I expected from Lesley Pearse.

This, unfortunately, did not follow suit. From the beginning, I could not get on with the main character Mariette as she was very 'whiney' and unlikeable. This did not change for quite a lot of the book but, just as I was starting to like her, the whole narrative got very repetitive ***SPOILER ALERT*** I was left with an overwhelming feeling of disappointment with this book. The first two in the Belle series were a little bit gritty and realistic and not at all what I expected from Lesley Pearse. This, unfortunately, did not follow suit. From the beginning, I could not get on with the main character Mariette as she was very 'whiney' and unlikeable. This did not change for quite a lot of the book but, just as I was starting to like her, the whole narrative got very repetitive - the amount of times that she spoke of herself as being self centred when she was young was ridiculous and it seemed as though Lesley Pearse was trying to drag the book out by re-introducing various suitors for her in improbable scenarios.

The ending is sickly sweet and a little too perfect for my liking.whole thing left me in sugar shock and overall has discoloured the whole trilogy. I read Lesley’s book The Promise last year and having really liked that, I was very much looking forward to reading Survivor. In 1938, Mariette is now a strong-willed 18 year old, and as her parents Belle and Etienne fear for her reputation, and on the brink of war – Mariette leaves New Zealand for her aunt and uncle’s house in London.

Mariette soon loves her new freedom, and falls in love on her journey, before getting to London where other temptations await, such as dancing, parties, and even a I read Lesley’s book The Promise last year and having really liked that, I was very much looking forward to reading Survivor. In 1938, Mariette is now a strong-willed 18 year old, and as her parents Belle and Etienne fear for her reputation, and on the brink of war – Mariette leaves New Zealand for her aunt and uncle’s house in London. Mariette soon loves her new freedom, and falls in love on her journey, before getting to London where other temptations await, such as dancing, parties, and even a career.

But then war arrives. I liked Mariette, and I became very close to her as I read about her journey from her home over to London and everything she encountered on her way and when she arrived too. Mariette inspired me with her bravery and her compassion and I enjoyed watching her as she grew in strength and grew as a person. I was really cheering her on and I was hooked to the pages wanting to know what would happen to Mariette. Lesley Pearse has a way of pulling you in to the story and personally involving you in everything that is happening.

I became so engrossed in what I was reading, the descriptions were magnificent and I genuinely felt as though I was in the 1930’s watching the scenes play out in front of me. I was really moved by what I was reading and Lesley has excelled in her portrayal of WWII.

Survivor is a gripping read that is both emotional and compelling all at once, and Lesley is fast becoming a favourite author of mine. A stunning book. On paper (so to speak) Survivor by Lesley Pearse should be a brilliant book: character development, tragedy, war, action, love (and lust) are all present.

Unfortunately Survivor acts as a brilliant example of good content executed poorly. I always hate to use snobbish authorly criticisms, but Survivor could be held up in a writing class to demonstrate the problems of telling not showing. I don't think a single concept in this novel was shown in action - everything was explained either in dialogue On paper (so to speak) Survivor by Lesley Pearse should be a brilliant book: character development, tragedy, war, action, love (and lust) are all present. Adam Solaris Glass Panel Heater Instruction Manual - Download Free Apps.

Unfortunately Survivor acts as a brilliant example of good content executed poorly. I always hate to use snobbish authorly criticisms, but Survivor could be held up in a writing class to demonstrate the problems of telling not showing. I don't think a single concept in this novel was shown in action - everything was explained either in dialogue or through insight into the characters heads.

Aside from some nipple hardening and tears flowing, all the emotions, character traits, and philosophizing were portrayed through direct commentary - not funky or enjoyable prose either, just matter-of-fact descriptions of events, when analogies were used they should out as rather abrupt appearances to prove this was in fact a work of creative writing. Aside from all that negatively I must stress that Survivor is actually a good story - as I read it I felt like it would make a brilliant film or mini series (I may have just been wanting to see actors perform to make up for the flaws in the prose) the difficulty remains in trying to determine whether this book is recommended or not - as the piece is longish, it isn't worth trudging through the whole thing if it isn't working out. I guess my recommendation is to make use of Amazon's 'Look inside' feature if available (or steal a look at a few pages at the book store) if you can't handle the writing execution, DO NOT press on hoping it warms up.

If the first few pages are acceptable to you then definitely read ahead as the pace will pick up! I am a Lesley Pearse fan from way back so her books are an automatic read for me.

Survivor is the third book which follows Belle and The Promise and this was a great ending to tie up the trilogy. From New Zealand to London and then being thrust into WWII, the book gets better and better as we go along and become more involved in Mari and how she develops from a spoilt ‘little rebel’ to an admirable woman working for the Resistance.

If you are a Lesley fan, this is a must read for you. Not quite I am a Lesley Pearse fan from way back so her books are an automatic read for me. Survivor is the third book which follows Belle and The Promise and this was a great ending to tie up the trilogy. From New Zealand to London and then being thrust into WWII, the book gets better and better as we go along and become more involved in Mari and how she develops from a spoilt ‘little rebel’ to an admirable woman working for the Resistance. If you are a Lesley fan, this is a must read for you. Not quite as wonderful as her earlier books, but still a good read.

I really really enjoyed reading Survivor. Survivor is the third book in the Belle trilogy although you don't need to read the previous instalments for this one to make sense.

In fact it works perfectly well as a standalone novel. Survivor looks at Mariette Carrera; a headstrong seventeen year old who after causing some gossip in the small town of Russell, New Zealand, is sent to stay with family members in England. Whilst there the Second World War breaks out and Mariette finds herself stuck in E I really really enjoyed reading Survivor. Survivor is the third book in the Belle trilogy although you don't need to read the previous instalments for this one to make sense. In fact it works perfectly well as a standalone novel.

Survivor looks at Mariette Carrera; a headstrong seventeen year old who after causing some gossip in the small town of Russell, New Zealand, is sent to stay with family members in England. Whilst there the Second World War breaks out and Mariette finds herself stuck in England, facing unimaginable horrors when her entire host family are killed by a bomb on Mariette's twenty-first birthday.

Mariette has some excellent character development and I only wish we could have seen more of her work with the Resistance. Some of the romances were unbelievable, but on the whole I enjoyed this a lot. 'Survivor' by Lesley Pearse which I won through Goodreads Giveaways is a historical romance set against the onslaught of WWII when Germany began bombarding England. The story, filled with action, drama, and adventure begins in 1938 when Mariette (Mari) Carrera a beautiful headstrong and self-centered young woman is sent to her godfather's house in London after getting into a compromising position with a truck driver that brings shame to her family. Feeling a sense of euphoria at leaving the suff 'Survivor' by Lesley Pearse which I won through Goodreads Giveaways is a historical romance set against the onslaught of WWII when Germany began bombarding England. The story, filled with action, drama, and adventure begins in 1938 when Mariette (Mari) Carrera a beautiful headstrong and self-centered young woman is sent to her godfather's house in London after getting into a compromising position with a truck driver that brings shame to her family. Feeling a sense of euphoria at leaving the suffocating confines of her small hometown in New Zealand she again falls prey to her heart as passion flares with a good-looking steward onboard the ship.

But after landing and being thrust into the whirlwind of upper-class society and a new job, she quickly relegates Morgan Griffiths to the back of her mind. Only when war with Germany reaches the shores of England and the security of Mari's world crumbles does her adventure begin. As she matures and her compassion and self-sacrifice grows she not only will discover a sense of self-worth, but the love and happiness she yearns for. With vivid description Lesley Pearse transports the reader from the rustic but scenic village of Russell New Zealand to the glitter and glamour of London society where Mari begins to thrive in the company of her cousin Rose. She quickly sets aside all her inhibitions revelling in a new life that brings a diploma, a job as a typist and a well-bred boyfriend. But in this poignant tale of tragic loss, heartbreak, suffering and death that comes with the devastation and chaos, Mari quickly learns that the true worth of men and woman lies not in a glitzy lifestyle and materialism but in the courage and fortitude of the British spirit.

With clever dexterity the author juxtaposes the class conscious attitude of the wealthy and middle upper class who desperately cling to their positions of importance and standard of living during this monumental crisis with the East Enders they despise because of the squalor, ignorance and deprivation they've been forced to live in, but who show remarkable humor, strength and bravery when faced with suffering and loss. Stark images combined with emotional intensity bring to life the sights, sounds and smells of a scorched and ravaged London after bomb attacks that bring death and destruction to homes and lives. Instead of wallowing in despair Mari bred from down-to-earth, hardy and heroic parents who survived WWI, reaches out to the suffering, finding true friends and even love among the ashes. This is a story of valour, daring and sacrifice, of an undaunted spirit and the strength -of- will to survive.

It is a unique and gripping drama with a romance that undergoes as many changes as Mari and Morgan do during the war years. The characters like the plot are well-developed, realistic and complex.

Mariette Carrera is fearless, defiant and impulsive, opinionated and devious at home in Russell, but during the war her innate spirit, her audacity, boldness, resourcefulness and compassion shine through. Her godfather Noah Baylis, an acclaimed journalist and author is excitable, warm and irrepressibly youthful while his wife Lisette is serene, docile and loving. Their daughter Rose can be bossy and snobbish like her step-brother Jean Philippe, but while he's bitter, mean and power-hungry, she's loyal, genial, fun-loving and patient. Of the two fighter pilots in Mari's life, Gerald Allsop is honest, open and considerate while Edwin Atkins is funny and congenial, but ruled by the upper crust mentality of his parents. While working in the East End, Mari befriends Johnny Abbott, a cocky and overly confident fire fighter who loves Mari, not for her resilience and strength-of-character but for her family connections.

Yet it's Morgan Griffiths Mari cannot forget from their first encounter on the ship to their reunion in a military hospital. An illiterate gypsy who made a grievous error in judgement in their initial relationship, Morgan overcomes his handicaps and grows in character, tenacity and strength. All these characters and many more add to the passion, energy and power of a story you can't put down. I thoroughly enjoyed 'Survivor' and highly recommend it. This is more than just a simple historical romance, it's the intriguing and touching story of a woman and nation who are tested to their limits during a war that was to end all wars. This is the third book in the trilogy which started with Belle and Promise, although it doesn’t matter if you have not read those two books, it can be read as a standalone, although it may well whet your appetite for the first two books. It is the story of Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne.

At 18 years old she is a bit of a handful, being self centred, headstrong, reckless and wanton. It looks as if she is on a collision course with disaster and, indeed, she is already being gossiped abou This is the third book in the trilogy which started with Belle and Promise, although it doesn’t matter if you have not read those two books, it can be read as a standalone, although it may well whet your appetite for the first two books. It is the story of Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne.

At 18 years old she is a bit of a handful, being self centred, headstrong, reckless and wanton. It looks as if she is on a collision course with disaster and, indeed, she is already being gossiped about in the small New Zealand town of Russell. To try and avoid trouble, her parents send her to England to stay with her godparents Noah and Lisette, in the hope that they will prove to be a steadying influence on her and can find something useful for her to do. When WWII breaks out she is stranded in England. Will this be the making of her or will she continue hurtling down the path to self destruction?

It is a fantastic saga, full of friendship, love, romance, drama, passion, tragedy and danger. I particularly liked the way the author really caught the spirit of the East End of London during the Blitz, showing how people coped with the nightly bombing raids. The story made me smile as well as shed a few tears in places. Mariette is a very beautiful girl and isn’t short of admirers, and I particularly liked the way I was kept guessing as to who, if any, of her boyfriends would turn out to be Mr Right. I really liked her character, even at the start of the book when her behaviour is at its worst – there was just something so likable about her. To sum up this is a really good read that flows well and has a twisty turny plot, one which you can get totally lost in. Highly recommended.

A very good book, with excellent characterisations, intriguing plot, including elements of passion, romance, family, drama, all set within the backdrop of World War 2. Mariette,the seemingly flawed heroine, is an adventurous, headstrong young woman, from a loving family. She becomes embroiled in an unsuitable liaison, and is sent off from New Zealand to London to stay with family friends.

Unfortunately she then becomes embroiled in the war situation, with bombs dropping all around, but despite th A very good book, with excellent characterisations, intriguing plot, including elements of passion, romance, family, drama, all set within the backdrop of World War 2. Mariette,the seemingly flawed heroine, is an adventurous, headstrong young woman, from a loving family. She becomes embroiled in an unsuitable liaison, and is sent off from New Zealand to London to stay with family friends. Unfortunately she then becomes embroiled in the war situation, with bombs dropping all around, but despite this she finds a loving home, her character evolves as the story progresses and throughout all the adventures that befall her, she shows a resilience of character, and a warm loving nature. This sustains her. All the characters in the story are well written, whether good or not so good. It is possible to see why the characters behave in the way they do.

We learn more about the friends that Mariette meets and the way that each one has a lasting impact on her. We see her become more tolerant, more understanding, stronger and braver as the story progresses. We observe her developmen from a selfish headstrong young woman, to the mature, caring, brave and compassionate woman she is destined to become. I greatly enjoyed reading this novel, I enjoyed reading, because of the well written plot, especially as the historical details were so well researched. I can recommend this to anyone who enjoys a family saga with romance, based in the time frame of World War 2 and tales of daring deeds. I grew to like Mariette and her family as I read of her adventures. Review by Melissa: Co-Writer on Liz Loves Books.

****4.5 stars*** 'Survivor' is without doubt a book which transcends genres. When I first picked it up I was doubtful - surely this tome would be nothing but another useless romance filled with empty headed women? Well, I couldn't have been more wrong.

Though there are certainly elements which resemble a love story, this epic tale is anything but - I was blown away by the sincerity and outstanding development of the characters, especially our prot Review by Melissa: Co-Writer on Liz Loves Books. ****4.5 stars*** 'Survivor' is without doubt a book which transcends genres. When I first picked it up I was doubtful - surely this tome would be nothing but another useless romance filled with empty headed women? Ncaa Softball Umpire Mechanics Manual For 2007. Well, I couldn't have been more wrong. Though there are certainly elements which resemble a love story, this epic tale is anything but - I was blown away by the sincerity and outstanding development of the characters, especially our protagonist 'Mari', and each chapter seemed to bring a new revelation or take the book in a startlingly different direction.

Moving seamlessly from the sleepy coasts of New Zealand to the busy streets of upper class London, before suddenly dropping the reader in the grimiest corners of the blitz and beyond, the genre flits from romance to tragedy to epic thriller, and there was never a moment when I could have predicted what would happen next. Just when you think you know Mari, she will do something to surprise you, and you will want to stand by her on her journey to the very end. Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy.

Lesley Pearse is one of the UK's best-loved novelists with fans across the globe and sales of over 2 million copies of her books to date. A true storyteller and a master of gripping storylines that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end, Pearse introduces you to characters that it is impossible not to care about or forget.

There is no formula to her books or easily defined genre. Whether cri Lesley Pearse is one of the UK's best-loved novelists with fans across the globe and sales of over 2 million copies of her books to date. A true storyteller and a master of gripping storylines that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end, Pearse introduces you to characters that it is impossible not to care about or forget. There is no formula to her books or easily defined genre. Whether crime as in 'Till We Meet Again', historical adventure like 'Never Look Back', or the passionately emotive 'Trust Me', based on the true-life scandal of British child migrants sent to Australia in the post war period, she engages the reader completely. Truth is often stranger than fiction and Lesley's life has been as packed with drama as her books. She was three when her mother died under tragic circumstances.

Her father was away at sea and it was only when a neighbour saw Lesley and her brother playing outside without coats on that suspicion was aroused - their mother had been dead for some time. With her father in the Royal Marines, Lesley and her older brother spent three years in grim orphanages before her father remarried - a veritable dragon of an ex army nurse - and Lesley and her older brother were brought home again, to be joined by two other children who were later adopted by her father and stepmother, and a continuing stream of foster children. The impact of constant change and uncertainty in Lesley's early years is reflected in one of the recurring themes in her books: what happens to those who are emotionally damaged as children. It was an extraordinary childhood and in all her books, Lesley has skilfully married the pain and unhappiness of her early experiences with a unique gift for storytelling.