This book would make a brilliant TV series, although it would be hard to wait for the next episode each week. A book that totally captures you into the world of Belle, a courageous and lovely character. Romantic and exciting with every page keeping your interest to the max. Loved it.

I have read all Lesley Pearce books - all absorbing and well written, but this one was superb at the descriiptions of the intimate scenes - brought me right into the story. I found it very difficult to put this one down - and certainly didnt want to finish it.

My first read of the author Lesley Pearse and most delightful it was too. I've read that this author's novels differ in style greatly - this latest one was moving, touching and emotional as well as being a little bit of a who-done-it which leads into a chase to rescue Belle before it's too late. Set in 1910 in a poor part of London the plot moves to France and then New York and onto New Orleans. Every place mentioned was so well described, I became immersed in both time and place. The characterisations were beautifully portrayed - both the good ones and the bad. It was so easy to become enthraled in the plot which was so well executed. An all round great read.

I havent been a big reader this was only the 2nd book i have ever read and my god it was heart wrenching! definitley have to read this!

Belle, a 15 year old girl, grew up in a brothel. Her mother, the owner, took care that she did not get in contact with daily business. Belle’s life changed dramatically after she witnessed the murder of one prostitute, was abducted, raped and forced into prostitution. Before I bought “Belle” I read a couple of books dealing with prostitution and expected a comparable story. What I found was a real surprise. Lesley Pearse wrote a brilliant book about a charming young woman struggling to survive in a brutal and inhuman world. Her intelligence and self-confidence made impossible things possible. Well, it was no surprise that there was a happy end but after so much suffering and humiliation I was in need of such a solution. Lesley, in the near future another of your books will be on my shopping list.