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by Lesley Pearse (Author)
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  • Paperback: 752 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (4 May 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140282270
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140282276
  • Product Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 5.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,830 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From the slums of Victorian London to a New World … Matilda Jennings was a poor flower girl in Covent Garden until the day she saved the life of a minister’s daughter called Tabitha. Drawn into the bosom of little Tabitha’s family, she little realises it will soon mean uprooting her own life. For Matilda leaves Victorian London’s slums and heads first for the darkest corners of New York, then beyond into the plains of the Wild West and San Francisco’s gold rush. With only her beauty, intelligence and the strong will she forged on London’s streets to guide her, Matilda must create a new life for herself and Tabitha. Between the sweat and tears, heartbreak and passion, she encounters Captain James Russell, a man in whom she might find true love. A love that must withstand separation, war and the birth pangs of a new nation. But through it all, Matilda knows she must never look back . . .

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I was very touched by some of the readers reviews about Never Look Back and felt I had to thank all those who took the trouble to write them. A writer spends a great deal of time in 'solitary' its the nature of the business, but when my readers opinions mirror what I was feeling while I was writing it, I know I have suceeded in what I set out to do. I often look at the amazon reviews when I'm feeling glum or worst still when I think I'm losing the plot. But then your voices come to me, and its like being given a hug. And I go back to what I'm working on with new heart.
So please don't stop telling me what you think. Good or bad, it's my life blood. x x x --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars PHEW!!!!, 6 Oct 2002
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What a book!
This was not the first book by Lesley that I had read so I knew that it would be a good read. This author has the ability to draw you into every aspect of the characters' life, good and bad. I felt as though I was there beside Matty every step of the way from start to finish. If you have never read a book by Lesley Pearse then you are in for a real treat. Matty is the main character and you follow her from her humble beginnings in London over to the brave new pioneering world of America. As Matty travels she has many experiences but she never forgets where she came from or her family back in London. You have to read this book.
I would however like to pass on a word of warning - don't read this if you like to put books down or if you are short of time. I took this on holiday and didn't come up for air for 2 days! You have been warned!!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredibly Well-Researched and Memorable Story, 9 Mar 2008
By J. Roberts "Jinny" (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This epic, moving and awe-inspiring work of fiction is perhaps the greatest evidence of Lesley Pearse' commitment to extensive research and attention to detail.

It tells in incredible detail the ENTIRE life story of a London-born woman named Matilda Jennings. Her life begins in dire poverty and gradually progresses through an incredible amount of experiences, from moving to America, to working with the poor, business ventures, extensive travelling, romance, childbirth, and many, many others.

This book is particularly valuable because of it's descriptions of poverty in nineteenth century London, New York and San Francisco. It describes vividly the many afflictions of the poor: illness, starvation, exploitation and horrendous living conditions. Some of the descriptions here of the personal hygiene and lack of sanitation in the nineteenth century are truly mind-boggling, but this book is an excellent exploration of just how bad life was less than 200 years ago.

The extremely high mortality rate of that era is also touched upon frequently, as Matilda has person after person torn cruelly from her life. These chapters reduced me to tears, but the descriptions of Matilda putting on a brave face and continuing on with her life, in the spirit of strength and courage, was truly inspiring. This is an undoubtedly powerful and well-crafted story.

The theme of female emancipation is also explored, and if there's a more inspiring figure of female independence and strength in contemporary fiction than Matilda Jennings, I have yet to encounter her. With unbelievable guts, the lead character of this novel shows an incredible amount of strength, instinct, dignity, resourcefulness and determination to succeed at so much more than being a wife and Mother. Perhaps the character is fictional, but in theory, any woman should be able to succeed as Matilda does in this story, if only they learn how to utilise the strength and determination which every woman undoubtedly has.

This book is superbly-written, engaging enough to keep my attention for hours and hours on end, without stopping reading. Despite it's huge length, I found myself finishing it in less than three or four days. It's characters are well-crafted, strong and interesting. Anticipation for the next event in Matilda's remarkable life kept me reading with keenness. The historical research is considerable and the attention to detail is impressive.

I cannot reccommend this book strongly enough. Even if you don't enjoy contemporary fiction which is has a generally romantic theme, this book can be enjoyed for it's important historical context and it's incredibly vivid depiction of the grimness of life in the nineteenth century. As a study of poverty and courage, 'Never Look Back' is valuable and poignant, firmly establishing Lesley Pearse as a writer of great talent and integrity.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a motivating and emotional read., 25 Jun 2001
I have read all of Lesley Pearse's books and have found this one to be the best read. She takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride from England across to the shores of America. On more than one occasion it bought tears to my eyes and kept the pages turning. I have never been this moved by a book and can only hope that her next book will be just as good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Never Look Back
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