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Full of love, passion and heartbreak (Best )
Glorious, heartwarming (Woman & Home )
An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry (Woman's Weekly ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Glorious, heartwarming (Woman & Home )
An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry (Woman's Weekly ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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London, 1914. Belle Reilly finally has the life she's dreamed of thanks to a devoted husband in Jimmy and the hat shop she's wanted to own since she was a child. But as the storm clouds of World War One begin to gather, Belle's already turbulent life is to change in ways she never imagined possible.
When Jimmy enlists in the army and leaves for the battlefields of Ypres, her world is shattered and she realises she can no longer stand by and watch, she must volunteer to help the wounded. But her work as a Red Cross ambulance driver in France throws her into the path of Etienne, the enigmatic man who played a significant role in her childhood, and Belle finds herself torn agonisingly between forbidden passion and loyalty to a good man.
But the past returns to haunt her present in other - more unpleasant - ways and Belle's character is put to the test like never before. Can she survive this most brutal of wars with her spirit intact? And will destiny finally lead her to lasting happiness even while war rages all around?
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I have just read The Promise, the sequel to Lesley Pearse's Belle. I have no words to adequately describe this author's writing. She grabs the reader's attention from the first page and it is extremely difficult to put the book down once started. I was introduced to Lesley Pearse's writing with her title Remember Me several years ago through a friend's recommendation and from that point on I read every title she had written and eagerly awaited her latest release. The Promise was a continuation of Belle's story at the commencement of WWI and the book did not fail me. My interest was kept alive throughout the book and now that I have read it, in about two days, there is a feeling of utter disappointment that there are no more chapters to read. I cannot praise Lesley Pearse enough. She researches the facts of her story and somehow manages to hold the reader's interest. Thank you Lesley for yet another wonderful read.
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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The Promise is the first Lesley Pearce book I have read, and I must admit I was impressed. I didn't realise until I had the book in my hand that there had been an earlier one about Belle, but there was sufficient information in this one to enable me to understand what had gone on before. The amount of research that Lesley Pearce must have done on the First World War and its impact on soldiers and civilians alike was massive and really made the story attimes read more like fact than fiction. I found the characters true to life and at times I actually felt I was there living through their hopes and fears with them. There was much happiness in the early part of the book before Belle's husband Jimmy volunteers to join the army, but as the story develops sadness, pain, hatred and bitterness evolve. As I was reading the book I really felt that some of the characters had become my friends. However, as in all good stories there is a happy ending; one that I hoped to read about but didn't expect
would happen. I don't want to spoil the story by revealing more but suffice to say its a rattling good read and one I would highly recommend.
would happen. I don't want to spoil the story by revealing more but suffice to say its a rattling good read and one I would highly recommend.
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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Having read many of Lesley Pearse's books, was really looking forward to this one and was not disappointed. Read it within a couple of days as it was impossible to put down. The research that goes into Lesley's novels always amazes me and really 'sets the scene' for the reader which is especially helpful if a novel is set in a time about which you have little or limited knowledge. Really enjoyed catching up with Belle and her friends and finding out what challenges they faced. It is probably a good idea (although not essential) to read 'Belle' before reading 'The Promise' as knowing her past and her friendships helps you understand this latest book more easily.
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A great read
Yet again Lesley Pearce has written another great book, you really need to read Belle before you read The Promise as it continues about Belle's life. Read more
Published 8 days ago by C. Stewart
Full of promise.
I admit, I hadn't heard of the author before reading this book, so didn't know that this is a sequel. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Guitar Heroine
The Promise
I have read all Lesley Pearse' books. Loved every one of them. The promise was great from start to finish. Can't wait for her next book.
Avid reader, Pam
Avid reader, Pam
Published 26 days ago by Avid reader, Pam
A well written rewarding story
This is the first Lesley Pearse book I've read, but it definitely won't be the last. She is an extremely skilled writer whose prose carries the reader along. Read more
Published 29 days ago by David Pearce
Great read
I had read Belle which was excellent and The Promise is the follow on from that.Leslie Pearse is a great author, have read many of her books always a twist at the end.
Published 1 month ago by Annabel
Romantic
With this being essentially a romantic novel I let the missus read it first while on holiday last week and she found it very enjoyable. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave
The Promise - Lesley Pearce
Well written and flows from one drama to another it just grabs your attention throughout. Its so sad in parts, so happy happy in others, dramatic and romatntic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bonnie
Good easy read
Classic girl read I would say, enjoyable and light-hearted. Great reading before bed, and I would now read the prequel.
Published 1 month ago by light
Dreadful, couldn't get past the first page!
I have to say, I wonder why and how this book ever got published. I suspect the book editor was having an off day and ticked the publish book instead of the rejection one by... Read more
Published 1 month ago by trishthedish
The Promise
I simply wanted the story to go on and on. It is such a wonderful love story. I felt I knew Belle, having read the previous boon "Belle" and it was so very clever of Lesley Pearse... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eleanor
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