Two girls meet by chance on Hampstead Heath. To an outsider, they could not appear more different. Verity is well-mannered and smartly dressed, living with her parents in a beautiful house close to the heath. Ruby is dishevelled and grubby, used to a life of squalor where she is forced to steal to survive. However, theres an instant affinity between them, and when their fortunes are shockingly reversed, it is the strength of their friendship that keeps them resilient to the challenges and hardships they face.
As Britain prepares for war, Ruby finds herself in Devon with the world at her feet and enjoying her first taste of romance. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, Verity is forced to leave behind everything she has ever known, yet a shadow from the past threatens her chances of a new beginning. Still, through it all, the girls are always there for each other. Until the day Verity does the one thing that will break Rubys heart. In a country torn apart by fighting, will Verity and Ruby survive long enough to find a way back to each other? Or do some betrayals go with you to the grave...?
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About the Author:
Lesley Pearse is the queen of emotional epics, known for crafting unforgettable stories about brave women who overcome the odds, face heartache head-on, and discover strength they never knew they had. With over 30 bestselling novels under her belt, Lesley has a gift for sweeping readers into richly detailed worlds—whether it’s wartime London, a windswept village, or a new beginning on the other side of the world.
Her heroines are fierce, flawed, and deeply real—often caught in life’s toughest moments, yet always finding a way to fight for love, justice, and their place in the world. Lesley’s books are full of heart, hope, and the kind of drama that tugs at your soul.
If you love stories that make you laugh, cry, and cheer for the underdog, Lesley Pearse is an author who’ll stay with you long after the final chapter.
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