The Girl with the Suitcase

She took another woman’s place. Now she must live with the consequences... Discover an unforgettable novel from the 10-million-copy bestselling author, Lesley Pearse. *** London, 1941 When 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 Readers love The Girl with the Suitcase ‘I absolutely devoured the book’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ‘I read this in a couple of days as I just couldn’t put it down!’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ‘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’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review 'Absolutely beautiful” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ‘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 ReviewAuthor: Pearse, Lesley,author
Contributors: Pearse, Lesley,author
Binding: Paperback
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Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis
Published/Release Date: 26 Feb 2026
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher/Studio/Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
Author/Director/Artist: Lesley Pearse
Dimension (cm): 197x129x28 mm
Package Dimension (cm): 35x195x128 mm
Item Weight (g): 290
Package Weight (g): 290