The enthralling new novel from the 10-million-copy, No. 1 bestselling author is available to PRE-ORDER now!London, 1941When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead.But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth s money and tickets to Ireland inside.This is Mary s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh.Will she take it and what could go wrong?PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:"Storytelling at its very best" Daily Mail"Gripping and suspenseful" Daily Express"A twisting and intense read" Woman's Own***** 5 STAR READER REVIEWS ***** I absolutely devoured the book Reader Review, Netgalley A gripping story of reinvention, deception, and the weight of choices made under pressure Reader Review, Netgalley I read this in a couple of days as I just couldn t put it down! Reader Review, Netgalley I was hooked from the start and couldn t stop turning pages long into the night. There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me holding on truly wonderful. Once you pick this book up, you won t want to put it down! Reader Review, Netgalley Absolutely beautiful Reader Review, Netgalley Lesley Pearse has a real gift for bringing historical settings to life, and I found myself completely immersed in Mary s journey. A heartfelt and inspiring read I couldn t put it down! Reader Review, Netgalley This author never disappoints Reader Review, Netgalley