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Trust Me

By: Lesley Pearse
Narrated by: Sally Scott
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Trust Me by Lesley Pearse, read by Sally Scott.

She lost her parents and then was sent far, far away . . .

When their father tragically kills their mother, Dulcie and her sister are sent to an orphanage. Told that a 'better life' awaits them in another country, they are shipped off to Australia.

But the promises made to the sisters turn out to be lies.

And it seems to Dulcie that everyone who ever said 'trust me' somehow betrayed that trust. So when she meets Ross, another orphanage survivor, and finds he is a kindred spirit, hope swells in her heart.

But can she ever get over the past betrayals and learn to trust again? And can she fight not only for herself, but also for her sister?

 Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Heartfelt Emotionally Gripping Tear-jerking Inspiring

Critic Reviews

Trust Me is a powerful historical novel based on a real life tragedy. For one girl betrayal goes hand in hand with trust . . .

This is just one of many captivating novels from the international NO.1 BESTSELLING author Lesley Pearse.
With characters it is impossible not to care about, this is storytelling at its very best
An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry
All stars
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Clever narration. Really enjoyed the story and appreciated learning about the tragic history and lives portrayed

Great read with sobering subject matter

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Quite realistic. Good book enjoyed it. Not predictable, and easy to listen to. I would read on of her books again.

It was enjoyable.

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I don't think it necessary to detail sexual acts - that can be covered by the readers imagination. I realise it is requested by publishers but in my opinion it degrades the story. Anyone wanting detailed sex can easily access soft porn but those of us interested in the story have enough imagination to fill in the blanks.

Scarred for life. The horrors orphans experienced at the hands of those trusted to educate and care for them.

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I could not stop listening, from the first to the last chapter just brilliant, the touching way this story told the story of hundreds was just so moving and thought provoking. You definitely won't be disappointed

Brilliant, Moving and thought provoking

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One of the saddest stories Ive listened to. The atrocities our fathers and mothers suffered at the hand of adults who were supposed to protect them is sickening and so very sad. This is a historical novel about real life events. Thank you, Lesley, for shining a light on the stories that could very well be one of the most evil truths in our current past.

Based on our horrendous past.

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