- Perfect Paperback: 517 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd (UK) (April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141040661
- ISBN-13: 978-0141040660
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,931,788 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Full of love, passion and heartbreak (Best )
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When teenagers Beth and Sam Bolton are orphaned, their baby sister is taken into a new home, so they decide to set sail for a new life too ... in America. On board the steamer to New York, Beth and Sam meet charismatic gambler Theo, and quick-witted Londoner Jack, and the four band together to seek their fortunes.
Beth has always dreamed of playing her fiddle to large audiences ... and finds herself doing so in the saloons, where she is a huge success and lovingly nicknamed Gypsy by her fans. But the foursome fall foul of local gangsters and flee to Canada, as word gets out that gold has been found in the Klondike. They embark on a dangerous and epic journey to reach the Yukon valley, trailing across snowy mountains and treacherous rapids. Who will break first? Theo, the handsome-yet-greedy bounder? Dreamy Sam, so easily influenced by money? Practical Jack, a man devoted to his friends? Or Beth, the woman with the gypsy in her soul, who cares more for music than gold?
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this, Lesley Pearse's latest novel, having read and thoroughly enjoyed all of her other titles. The only disappointment was that I read the book so quickly!!!
As ever, Lesley Pearse has researched the setting for this book extremely well. Set in the Gold rush era at the end of the 19th century, all of the characters are well depicted, and I could almost imagine myself enduring the cold, harsh conditions of the Canadian winter.
It never ceases to amaze me just how varied Lesley Pearse's books are, but one thing can be guaranteed - they're always an excellent read.
I'm now looking forward to the next one ........
As ever, Lesley Pearse has researched the setting for this book extremely well. Set in the Gold rush era at the end of the 19th century, all of the characters are well depicted, and I could almost imagine myself enduring the cold, harsh conditions of the Canadian winter.
It never ceases to amaze me just how varied Lesley Pearse's books are, but one thing can be guaranteed - they're always an excellent read.
I'm now looking forward to the next one ........
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I love Lesley Pearse, I think she is one of the best writers for ages. Her books always just sweep me along and this one is no exception.
Beth and her brother Sam loose both Mother and Father and are left with a half sister to look after. After finding refuge in a nice kind household they decide to go away to America to make their fortune. Needless to say it is not as easy for them as that and along with two friends they embark on an adventure to find themselves and their fortune.
I was reading away one evening and I suddenly realised that I was over half way through the book and I was so disappointed, every single one of Lesley books has had me enthralled, with a need to know what is going to happen. They are so easy to read and they flow with such ease you cannot help but enjoy every page. Gypsie is no exception.
Beth and her brother Sam loose both Mother and Father and are left with a half sister to look after. After finding refuge in a nice kind household they decide to go away to America to make their fortune. Needless to say it is not as easy for them as that and along with two friends they embark on an adventure to find themselves and their fortune.
I was reading away one evening and I suddenly realised that I was over half way through the book and I was so disappointed, every single one of Lesley books has had me enthralled, with a need to know what is going to happen. They are so easy to read and they flow with such ease you cannot help but enjoy every page. Gypsie is no exception.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of Lesley's books but consider this to be one of the weakest ones so far. Compared to blockbusters such as 'Never look back' and ' 'Till we meet again', this book was like diluted juice rather than concentrated juice !
I couldn't get the emotional attachment towards Beth, that I generally feel with Lesley's leading ladies.Whilst her life experiences were challenging and sometimes sad, I found myself wanting to know more about the other caracters rather than Beth.
I read that Lesley had spend time in the Klondike when preparing for this book. It showed ! I was there ; I could smell the bars spilling over with people. I could see the facades as described on the buildings. And I could feel the cold ice whilst I snuggled down in my warm bed !
So in my opinion, not the best ever. But you know what ? It would make a great movie ! What do you think Lesley ?!
I couldn't get the emotional attachment towards Beth, that I generally feel with Lesley's leading ladies.Whilst her life experiences were challenging and sometimes sad, I found myself wanting to know more about the other caracters rather than Beth.
I read that Lesley had spend time in the Klondike when preparing for this book. It showed ! I was there ; I could smell the bars spilling over with people. I could see the facades as described on the buildings. And I could feel the cold ice whilst I snuggled down in my warm bed !
So in my opinion, not the best ever. But you know what ? It would make a great movie ! What do you think Lesley ?!
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Gripping!
Be warned! Do not start reading this book if you have other things to do, because you will not be able to put it down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. D. Ayres
Anothe great read
This is another great read by lesley pearce it is well worth picking up...I love all her books as the stories are always excellent
Published 2 months ago by kazzy
can't put it down - again
As always, the book doesn't seem to last long enough. Read it really quickly. Enjoyed it all, even if at times it was a little predictable.
Published 2 months ago by Chops
gypsy
A good read, spanning a journey from England to canada by a brother and sister in a quest to make a new life after a tragic start in life.
Published 2 months ago by dee
Ok
Can I just say first of all that I LOVE Lesley Pearse. Her books are phenomenal. I would rate all the others I have read 5 stars including 'Hope', 'Never Look Back' and maybe the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by its_jemma
Gypsy
This was the most exciting book by Lesley Pearce I have read and also very informative. Always the happy ending!
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Published 4 months ago by Anniek
Another winner from Lesley Pearse
I love Lesley Pearse books they are so easy to read and always sweep me along. This one is no exception. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Misty
Love this book!
This was a great book with lots of twists and changes!! It was an exciting read and I could not put it down!
Published 5 months ago by Mazda
Another great novel
I am a massive fan of this authors historical fiction(I don't really like her contemporary stuff!), and this book was no less than I expected. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jordan
An enjoyable read
Once again Lesley Pearse has written an interesting read!
A captivating story from start to finish. Read more
A captivating story from start to finish. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lindylou
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