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Belle #3
Survivor
Lesley Pearse, No.1 bestselling author of The Promise and Belle is back with Survivor, the story of Mariette, a born fighter.
It is 1938 and Mariette Carrera is a defiant, strong-willed and selfish seventeen-year-old. And sooner or later, if she stays in the small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand, she'll get herself into some serious trouble. Her doting parents, Belle and Etienne, fear for her reputation. So, with the world on the brink of war, Mari leaves home on the SS Rimutaka, bound for her aunt and uncle's house in London. Armed with the freedom she's longed for since childhood, Mari quickly falls for Morgan, the handsome cockney steward on board ship. But once she reaches London, there are other temptations. Mari loves her new life - caught up in a whirl of dances and parties in the glittering West End, relishing her freedom as she earns her own money as a typist. Finally, she feels she is mistress of her own future. Until it is all snatched away by the war. As London endures the Blitz, Mari's new life is cruelly blown apart. Forced from her loving new home, she ends up alone in the East End, and it's worlds away from the London she knows. But there, even in the face of so much despair, she finds the chance to make a difference. Amidst the destruction, Mari learns that the only way to survive this war is to fight, with all the strength, selflessness and compassion within her...and only then will she find true happiness. Because Mari is a survivor...
It is 1938 and Mariette Carrera is a defiant, strong-willed and selfish seventeen-year-old. And sooner or later, if she stays in the small, gossipy town of Russell, New Zealand, she'll get herself into some serious trouble. Her doting parents, Belle and Etienne, fear for her reputation. So, with the world on the brink of war, Mari leaves home on the SS Rimutaka, bound for her aunt and uncle's house in London. Armed with the freedom she's longed for since childhood, Mari quickly falls for Morgan, the handsome cockney steward on board ship. But once she reaches London, there are other temptations. Mari loves her new life - caught up in a whirl of dances and parties in the glittering West End, relishing her freedom as she earns her own money as a typist. Finally, she feels she is mistress of her own future. Until it is all snatched away by the war. As London endures the Blitz, Mari's new life is cruelly blown apart. Forced from her loving new home, she ends up alone in the East End, and it's worlds away from the London she knows. But there, even in the face of so much despair, she finds the chance to make a difference. Amidst the destruction, Mari learns that the only way to survive this war is to fight, with all the strength, selflessness and compassion within her...and only then will she find true happiness. Because Mari is a survivor...
608 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Lesley Pearse
71 books2,223 followersLesley Pearse is one of the UK's best-loved novelists with fans across the globe and sales of over 2 million copies of her books to date. A true storyteller and a master of gripping storylines that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end, Pearse introduces you to characters that it is impossible not to care about or forget. There is no formula to her books or easily defined genre. Whether crime as in 'Till We Meet Again', historical adventure like 'Never Look Back', or the passionately emotive 'Trust Me', based on the true-life scandal of British child migrants sent to Australia in the post war period, she engages the reader completely.
Truth is often stranger than fiction and Lesley's life has been as packed with drama as her books. She was three when her mother died under tragic circumstances. Her father was away at sea and it was only when a neighbour saw Lesley and her brother playing outside without coats on that suspicion was aroused - their mother had been dead for some time. With her father in the Royal Marines, Lesley and her older brother spent three years in grim orphanages before her father remarried - a veritable dragon of an ex army nurse - and Lesley and her older brother were brought home again, to be joined by two other children who were later adopted by her father and stepmother, and a continuing stream of foster children. The impact of constant change and uncertainty in Lesley's early years is reflected in one of the recurring themes in her books: what happens to those who are emotionally damaged as children. It was an extraordinary childhood and in all her books, Lesley has skilfully married the pain and unhappiness of her early experiences with a unique gift for storytelling.
Truth is often stranger than fiction and Lesley's life has been as packed with drama as her books. She was three when her mother died under tragic circumstances. Her father was away at sea and it was only when a neighbour saw Lesley and her brother playing outside without coats on that suspicion was aroused - their mother had been dead for some time. With her father in the Royal Marines, Lesley and her older brother spent three years in grim orphanages before her father remarried - a veritable dragon of an ex army nurse - and Lesley and her older brother were brought home again, to be joined by two other children who were later adopted by her father and stepmother, and a continuing stream of foster children. The impact of constant change and uncertainty in Lesley's early years is reflected in one of the recurring themes in her books: what happens to those who are emotionally damaged as children. It was an extraordinary childhood and in all her books, Lesley has skilfully married the pain and unhappiness of her early experiences with a unique gift for storytelling.
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April 19, 2022
I felt a bit disappointed when I started this book as the first two books in this trilogy are solely focused on Belle and this one is entirely centered on her daughter, Mari. However after a few chapters and I'd got to know Mari, I was invested.
This one takes us through Mari's childhood in New Zealand, leaving for England and the duration of WW2.
Its been so long since I've read a historical fiction based around one family and this definitely filled that hole in my reading diet.
All in all this is a great trilogy, each book holds its own it terms of plot and character work and the wrap up was satisfying and left me teary eyed.
Four stars.
This one takes us through Mari's childhood in New Zealand, leaving for England and the duration of WW2.
Its been so long since I've read a historical fiction based around one family and this definitely filled that hole in my reading diet.
All in all this is a great trilogy, each book holds its own it terms of plot and character work and the wrap up was satisfying and left me teary eyed.
Four stars.
June 11, 2017
Survivor is my favourite book from the Belle trilogy. The intense atmosphere in Belle (book one) is beautifully and craftily complemented with the heartwarming narrative in The Promise (book two), making this final book in the trilogy a success. Plus Mariette's character development is excellently portrayed; it's such a joy watching her grow! :D I can relate to her in quite a number of ways :)
November 15, 2025
4⭐️= Good.
Hardback.
This is the third in this series and I don’t think I was quite as captivated as I was by the first two books.
Having said that, it was still a really beautiful tale and I became really invested in all of the characters lives.
This tome maybe could’ve been a little shorter and still lost no impact.
It isn’t necessary to have read the first two but I think it makes all their actions a little clearer.
Hardback.
This is the third in this series and I don’t think I was quite as captivated as I was by the first two books.
Having said that, it was still a really beautiful tale and I became really invested in all of the characters lives.
This tome maybe could’ve been a little shorter and still lost no impact.
It isn’t necessary to have read the first two but I think it makes all their actions a little clearer.
August 7, 2016
Foi tão bom rever personagens familiares, como um regresso a casa. Uma das minhas escritoras favoritas sem margem para dúvida.
February 5, 2015
Neste novo romance de Lesley Pearse, terceiro da saga de Belle, a autora deixa a protagonista Belle com o seu amado Etiénne na Nova Zelândia e dá protagonismo à filha de ambos, Mariette e coloca-a em Londres, um dos palcos da II Guerra Mundial.
Cansados da rebeldia da filha, que acaba por levantar alguns problemas numa pequena cidade da Nova Zelândia e achando que Mari se sente oprimida na ilha, Belle e Etiénne, chegam à conclusão que o ideal é dar asas à filha mais velha e deixá-la partir para Londres. Os seus amigos Noah e Lisette permanecem por lá e poderão tomar conta dela...
Opinião completa: http://marcadordelivros.blogspot.pt/2...
4,5*
Cansados da rebeldia da filha, que acaba por levantar alguns problemas numa pequena cidade da Nova Zelândia e achando que Mari se sente oprimida na ilha, Belle e Etiénne, chegam à conclusão que o ideal é dar asas à filha mais velha e deixá-la partir para Londres. Os seus amigos Noah e Lisette permanecem por lá e poderão tomar conta dela...
Opinião completa: http://marcadordelivros.blogspot.pt/2...
4,5*
August 16, 2022
Survivor, Book 3, the title of this book says it all. With tears steaming down my cheeks as this book and series comes to an end, I reflect back in my disappointment when I found out Book 3 was not a continuation of Belle’s story but instead a story of her daughter Mariette. I am not disappointed anymore. Mari was strong, defiant and extremely selfish as she leaves for England. But then WW2 begins, will she ever return to New Zealand and her family? We all know the horrors of war, this trilogy had it all, keeping you on the edge of your seat despite being tagged as romantic historical fiction books. Enjoy!
January 20, 2014
It must be ten years since I last read a book by Lesley Pearse. I can remember devouring her early books, hot off the press, and I’m not entirely sure why I left her behind. I think it had a lot to do with falling out with large, heavy books – heavy in the handling sense, rather than content – which is very shallow of me. Friends have repeatedly told me how good she is – and I know my mum loves her – so I took the opportunity to read her forthcoming book, Survivor, when it was offered on netgalley (in the Kindle age, no book is too large!). I just can’t believe I neglected her books for so long – this was quite wonderful.
This book might not have been the best place to start – it does follow on from Belle and The Promise, but don’t let that put you off. The heroine of this book is Mariette, the rather spoilt, shallow and headstrong daughter of Belle and her husband, who live at Russell on the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. The small community setting is vividly drawn, the wilful daughter not really fitting in, and after a bit of a scandal she moves to England to live with family friends at the outbreak of World War 2. What follows is an absolutely engrossing story of hardship, treachery, great sadness and immense bravery that has you living in an entirely different world until you turn the last page. It also sees Mariette develop from a spoilt young girl, with nothing much in her head other than her own pleasure, into a worthy heroine that you grow to love and really ache for as she faces every new challenge and setback. I loved the supporting characters too – Belle and her extended family, Peggy at the bakery, the whole family she lives with in England, the male leads like Johnny and Morgan, and the vast cast of east enders enduring the horror of wartime. It’s a quite wonderful story about being forced to grow up in the most painful way, with love and loyalty at its heart.
Lesley Pearse really is a consummate story teller, with a beautiful ease of style, and with every twist and turn of this wonderful book sweeping you along with it. There’s no problem reading this one as a stand-alone – Mariette doesn’t know her mother’s story either - but there were tantalising glimpses that made me really want to catch up with what I’ve missed. I’m so sorry for neglecting you Lesley – I’d really forgotten how superb your books could be, but what a wonderful time I’m going to have catching up.
My thanks to netgalley and Penguin Books UK for my advance reading e-copy. Survivor will be published in hardcover and Kindle editions on February 13th.
This book might not have been the best place to start – it does follow on from Belle and The Promise, but don’t let that put you off. The heroine of this book is Mariette, the rather spoilt, shallow and headstrong daughter of Belle and her husband, who live at Russell on the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. The small community setting is vividly drawn, the wilful daughter not really fitting in, and after a bit of a scandal she moves to England to live with family friends at the outbreak of World War 2. What follows is an absolutely engrossing story of hardship, treachery, great sadness and immense bravery that has you living in an entirely different world until you turn the last page. It also sees Mariette develop from a spoilt young girl, with nothing much in her head other than her own pleasure, into a worthy heroine that you grow to love and really ache for as she faces every new challenge and setback. I loved the supporting characters too – Belle and her extended family, Peggy at the bakery, the whole family she lives with in England, the male leads like Johnny and Morgan, and the vast cast of east enders enduring the horror of wartime. It’s a quite wonderful story about being forced to grow up in the most painful way, with love and loyalty at its heart.
Lesley Pearse really is a consummate story teller, with a beautiful ease of style, and with every twist and turn of this wonderful book sweeping you along with it. There’s no problem reading this one as a stand-alone – Mariette doesn’t know her mother’s story either - but there were tantalising glimpses that made me really want to catch up with what I’ve missed. I’m so sorry for neglecting you Lesley – I’d really forgotten how superb your books could be, but what a wonderful time I’m going to have catching up.
My thanks to netgalley and Penguin Books UK for my advance reading e-copy. Survivor will be published in hardcover and Kindle editions on February 13th.
January 24, 2014
Sometimes it is hard to rate a book. Survivor is a case in point. The story starts in New Zealand in 1938 with Mariette a seventeen year old who is selfish. Wilful and, let’s be honest, a tramp. Some of the sex scenes I found crude, and I found it hard initially to get into the book because of my dislike for the main character. I could only hope she would improve. She did but it took a while.
Her parents decide Mariette needs to go to England as people in the small community of Russell are talking about her and it is anything but complimentary. The changes in her attitudes and behaviour never really happened until after she got to England. When the war comes she finds herself unable to get back to New Zealand. The war takes away more from her than just her way to get home, and it is during this time Mariette really starts to change and become a likable caring character who risks her life for others. Unfortunately, one of my problems with this book was the number of times the author felt it necessary to tell me Mariette had changed. Having gone through events with her I didn’t need to be constantly told. I could see it for myself. This was one of the things I thought a good editor should have picked up and deleted if the author didn’t. Similarly I didn’t need to be repeatedly told how much she missed her parents or how much Morgan, the steward Mariette meets on the ship and who comes back into her life later, looked like Errol Flynn. Once was enough. So while the story was good, to me this book could have done with a lot tighter editing. It meant there were bits I skipped though because it had nothing further to add to the story that hadn’t been said before.
On the positive side the characters were real and the depiction of war time had me right there with the characters and thankful that I have never undergone such an experience in real life. So if you can move past the early behaviour and the editing lapses, the story is well worth reading.
This is the third book in a series. I had not read the first two about her mother Belle but it didn’t matter as enough information comes out in this story to piece together what had gone before.
Her parents decide Mariette needs to go to England as people in the small community of Russell are talking about her and it is anything but complimentary. The changes in her attitudes and behaviour never really happened until after she got to England. When the war comes she finds herself unable to get back to New Zealand. The war takes away more from her than just her way to get home, and it is during this time Mariette really starts to change and become a likable caring character who risks her life for others. Unfortunately, one of my problems with this book was the number of times the author felt it necessary to tell me Mariette had changed. Having gone through events with her I didn’t need to be constantly told. I could see it for myself. This was one of the things I thought a good editor should have picked up and deleted if the author didn’t. Similarly I didn’t need to be repeatedly told how much she missed her parents or how much Morgan, the steward Mariette meets on the ship and who comes back into her life later, looked like Errol Flynn. Once was enough. So while the story was good, to me this book could have done with a lot tighter editing. It meant there were bits I skipped though because it had nothing further to add to the story that hadn’t been said before.
On the positive side the characters were real and the depiction of war time had me right there with the characters and thankful that I have never undergone such an experience in real life. So if you can move past the early behaviour and the editing lapses, the story is well worth reading.
This is the third book in a series. I had not read the first two about her mother Belle but it didn’t matter as enough information comes out in this story to piece together what had gone before.
May 20, 2015
Penso que toda a gente conhece os sentimentos que eu tenho pela querida Lesley Pearse: paixão, admiração, até um bocadinho de inveja (é preciso ter muito talento para escrever como ela escreve e para criar personagens e histórias que não saem da memória nunca).
Sou completamente viciada nas suas histórias e o que eu mais queria era conseguir ler em inglês para devorar os livros que ainda não estão publicados cá em Portugal.
Mariette é uma menina obstinada que sente que não tem lugar no mundo. Para ela, a Nova Zelândia é um lugar vazio, onde o futuro se resume a casar e a viver uma vida mediana e sem excitação. Depois de cometer um erro que só lhe trouxe olhares de lado, os seus pais, Belle e Etiénne decidem envia-la para Inglaterra aos cuidados dos seus "tios".
Mas é no navio - a caminho de Inglaterra - que Mariette - começa a sua nova vida. Aí encontra o amor, mesmo sem dar por ele e começa a transformar-se numa mulher forte e com carácter.
Mariette envolve-se na 2ª GM. Perde os únicos apoios que tinha em Inglaterra - os tios e a prima. Mas é num dos bairros mais pobres de Londres que encontra a verdadeira amizade em mulheres simples e humildes.
Gostei deste livro. Tem boas personagens, uma boa história. Mas, tenho de admitir, que não adorei este livro como adorei os outros. Principalmente os livros sobre a minha querida Belle.
Recomendo.
Sou completamente viciada nas suas histórias e o que eu mais queria era conseguir ler em inglês para devorar os livros que ainda não estão publicados cá em Portugal.
Mariette é uma menina obstinada que sente que não tem lugar no mundo. Para ela, a Nova Zelândia é um lugar vazio, onde o futuro se resume a casar e a viver uma vida mediana e sem excitação. Depois de cometer um erro que só lhe trouxe olhares de lado, os seus pais, Belle e Etiénne decidem envia-la para Inglaterra aos cuidados dos seus "tios".
Mas é no navio - a caminho de Inglaterra - que Mariette - começa a sua nova vida. Aí encontra o amor, mesmo sem dar por ele e começa a transformar-se numa mulher forte e com carácter.
Mariette envolve-se na 2ª GM. Perde os únicos apoios que tinha em Inglaterra - os tios e a prima. Mas é num dos bairros mais pobres de Londres que encontra a verdadeira amizade em mulheres simples e humildes.
Gostei deste livro. Tem boas personagens, uma boa história. Mas, tenho de admitir, que não adorei este livro como adorei os outros. Principalmente os livros sobre a minha querida Belle.
Recomendo.
May 8, 2014
***SPOILER ALERT***
I was left with an overwhelming feeling of disappointment with this book. The first two in the Belle series were a little bit gritty and realistic and not at all what I expected from Lesley Pearse. This, unfortunately, did not follow suit.
From the beginning, I could not get on with the main character Mariette as she was very 'whiney' and unlikeable. This did not change for quite a lot of the book but, just as I was starting to like her, the whole narrative got very repetitive - the amount of times that she spoke of herself as being self centred when she was young was ridiculous and it seemed as though Lesley Pearse was trying to drag the book out by re-introducing various suitors for her in improbable scenarios.
The ending is sickly sweet and a little too perfect for my liking...whole thing left me in sugar shock and overall has discoloured the whole trilogy.
I was left with an overwhelming feeling of disappointment with this book. The first two in the Belle series were a little bit gritty and realistic and not at all what I expected from Lesley Pearse. This, unfortunately, did not follow suit.
From the beginning, I could not get on with the main character Mariette as she was very 'whiney' and unlikeable. This did not change for quite a lot of the book but, just as I was starting to like her, the whole narrative got very repetitive - the amount of times that she spoke of herself as being self centred when she was young was ridiculous and it seemed as though Lesley Pearse was trying to drag the book out by re-introducing various suitors for her in improbable scenarios.
The ending is sickly sweet and a little too perfect for my liking...whole thing left me in sugar shock and overall has discoloured the whole trilogy.
July 15, 2018
Survivor is another great book by Lesley Pearse. Over all to date Lesley Pearse's has had published a staggering 22 novels including Survivor..with Lesley's brilliant imagination she gives us readers such great enjoyment reading any novel she writes. For any reader out there who has not read a book by Lesley Pearse
Survivor is heart-stopping set in 1938 a small town Russell in New Zealand. Young Mariette Carrera lives with her mother Belle, father Etienne and her two brothers and her aunt Mog.
When Belle her mother was young she witnessed some thing really horrible and was forced into a life that was unacceptable for a young girl of her age. Belle keeps her past her hidden secret from her young daughter Mari.
Her father Etienne has the love for the sea and boats which Mari adores her father and is following in her father's foot steps with loving the sea and boats.
Aunt Mog is fabulously very cleaver at dressmaking which Mari inherits dressmaking skills from her aunt.
Mari falls in love with Sam. But Sam is very Vile to Mari.
Survivor is heart-stopping set in 1938 a small town Russell in New Zealand. Young Mariette Carrera lives with her mother Belle, father Etienne and her two brothers and her aunt Mog.
When Belle her mother was young she witnessed some thing really horrible and was forced into a life that was unacceptable for a young girl of her age. Belle keeps her past her hidden secret from her young daughter Mari.
Her father Etienne has the love for the sea and boats which Mari adores her father and is following in her father's foot steps with loving the sea and boats.
Aunt Mog is fabulously very cleaver at dressmaking which Mari inherits dressmaking skills from her aunt.
Mari falls in love with Sam. But Sam is very Vile to Mari.
December 1, 2017
Mais um livro da Lesley lido. Yay. Embora tenha lido 2 livros dela este ano, como também sairam 2, continuo com o magnífico número de 7 livros ainda por ler. Mas vai ser em 2018 que os vou ler, vão ver.
Gostei como sempre mas entre a Mariette e a Belle, prefiro a Belle embora a filha tenha redimido-se muito das suas atitudes nas primeiras páginas. Não esperava de todo que ela ficasse com aquela pessoa mas até foi um romance bonito. Lesley nunca falha.
Gostei como sempre mas entre a Mariette e a Belle, prefiro a Belle embora a filha tenha redimido-se muito das suas atitudes nas primeiras páginas. Não esperava de todo que ela ficasse com aquela pessoa mas até foi um romance bonito. Lesley nunca falha.
October 24, 2016
Brilliant third book of this series,this story tells about belle daughter who starts to get restless in new Zealand gets into trouble with a boy and gets sent to England.she doesn't know what love is and stays with friends.war begins.a lot of loss in this story.hardship.and bravery.this was brilliant writing loved three books well recommended books.worth reading.more than 5* rating.
February 2, 2014
Survivor continues the story told in Belle (2011) and The Promise (2012), but this is Mariette's story and it really doesn't matter if you've read the others first, this story stands perfectly well on it's own.
1938 in Russell, a small town in New Zealand and Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne is strong-willed, a little bit defiant and bored. There is no doubt that if she remains at home for much longer she is going to find herself in all kinds of trouble. The neighbours are already talking about her and her parents decide that London is the best place for their wilful daughter. Mariette sets out on the long journey to Europe, she's going to stay with her parent's friends Noah and Lisette and she can't wait to get away from the isolated town of Russell. Mariette's adventures start before her feet touch English soil - she's a beautiful young woman travelling alone and it is not long before she catches the eye of the Errol Flynn lookalike steward on board. Mariette has been badly hurt in love before and this time she is determined that she will have the upper hand, sadly though it appears that all men really are only after one thing.
In London Mariette throws herself into her new life of glamour and parties, she adores earning her own money and having some independence.
Mariette's life is shattered on the night of her twenty-first birthday. Hitler's bombs do not stop for birthdays and Mariette finds herself alone in a London that no longer appears to glitter with anything except tears. As the war rages Mariette discovers an inner strength that she certainly didn't realise was there. Her wilfulness and sense of adventure serve her well and she grows from a head-strong immature girl into a brave and resilient young woman. Tested by heartbreak and sorrow and faced with terrors that she could never imagine Mariette emerges from the war years with a strength and compassion that changes her whole outlook.
Survivor is another triumph from one of the most engaging authors around. Although Mariette is the central figure of the story, the supporting characters are fabulous too. From the small rural town of Russell in New Zealand to the vibrancy and glitter of London, the sedate and peaceful Somerset and then the horrors of Nazi occupied Northern France this is a passionate and evocative novel that grips from the opening chapter.
Mariette's character develops throughout the story, as she matures and experiences situations that test her to her limits, she grows from a selfish teenage to a strong, brave and compassionate woman. Lesley Pearse has delivered yet another huge story, and despite it's length never feels too long or a chore to pick up. Mariette joins the Pearse stable of strong, likeable heroines. The meticulous research that must have gone into this story is clear throughout.
I'm delighted to say that Survivor is another five-star read and that Lesley Pearse remains one of my favourite authors.
1938 in Russell, a small town in New Zealand and Mariette, daughter of Belle and Etienne is strong-willed, a little bit defiant and bored. There is no doubt that if she remains at home for much longer she is going to find herself in all kinds of trouble. The neighbours are already talking about her and her parents decide that London is the best place for their wilful daughter. Mariette sets out on the long journey to Europe, she's going to stay with her parent's friends Noah and Lisette and she can't wait to get away from the isolated town of Russell. Mariette's adventures start before her feet touch English soil - she's a beautiful young woman travelling alone and it is not long before she catches the eye of the Errol Flynn lookalike steward on board. Mariette has been badly hurt in love before and this time she is determined that she will have the upper hand, sadly though it appears that all men really are only after one thing.
In London Mariette throws herself into her new life of glamour and parties, she adores earning her own money and having some independence.
Mariette's life is shattered on the night of her twenty-first birthday. Hitler's bombs do not stop for birthdays and Mariette finds herself alone in a London that no longer appears to glitter with anything except tears. As the war rages Mariette discovers an inner strength that she certainly didn't realise was there. Her wilfulness and sense of adventure serve her well and she grows from a head-strong immature girl into a brave and resilient young woman. Tested by heartbreak and sorrow and faced with terrors that she could never imagine Mariette emerges from the war years with a strength and compassion that changes her whole outlook.
Survivor is another triumph from one of the most engaging authors around. Although Mariette is the central figure of the story, the supporting characters are fabulous too. From the small rural town of Russell in New Zealand to the vibrancy and glitter of London, the sedate and peaceful Somerset and then the horrors of Nazi occupied Northern France this is a passionate and evocative novel that grips from the opening chapter.
Mariette's character develops throughout the story, as she matures and experiences situations that test her to her limits, she grows from a selfish teenage to a strong, brave and compassionate woman. Lesley Pearse has delivered yet another huge story, and despite it's length never feels too long or a chore to pick up. Mariette joins the Pearse stable of strong, likeable heroines. The meticulous research that must have gone into this story is clear throughout.
I'm delighted to say that Survivor is another five-star read and that Lesley Pearse remains one of my favourite authors.
February 15, 2014
On paper (so to speak) Survivor by Lesley Pearse should be a brilliant book: character development, tragedy, war, action, love (and lust) are all present.
Unfortunately Survivor acts as a brilliant example of good content executed poorly. I always hate to use snobbish authorly criticisms, but Survivor could be held up in a writing class to demonstrate the problems of telling not showing. I don't think a single concept in this novel was shown in action - everything was explained either in dialogue or through insight into the characters heads. Aside from some nipple hardening and tears flowing, all the emotions, character traits, and philosophizing were portrayed through direct commentary - not funky or enjoyable prose either, just matter-of-fact descriptions of events, when analogies were used they should out as rather abrupt appearances to prove this was in fact a work of creative writing.
Aside from all that negatively I must stress that Survivor is actually a good story - as I read it I felt like it would make a brilliant film or mini series (I may have just been wanting to see actors perform to make up for the flaws in the prose) the difficulty remains in trying to determine whether this book is recommended or not - as the piece is longish, it isn't worth trudging through the whole thing if it isn't working out. I guess my recommendation is to make use of Amazon's 'Look inside' feature if available (or steal a look at a few pages at the book store) if you can't handle the writing execution, DO NOT press on hoping it warms up.
If the first few pages are acceptable to you then definitely read ahead as the pace will pick up!
Unfortunately Survivor acts as a brilliant example of good content executed poorly. I always hate to use snobbish authorly criticisms, but Survivor could be held up in a writing class to demonstrate the problems of telling not showing. I don't think a single concept in this novel was shown in action - everything was explained either in dialogue or through insight into the characters heads. Aside from some nipple hardening and tears flowing, all the emotions, character traits, and philosophizing were portrayed through direct commentary - not funky or enjoyable prose either, just matter-of-fact descriptions of events, when analogies were used they should out as rather abrupt appearances to prove this was in fact a work of creative writing.
Aside from all that negatively I must stress that Survivor is actually a good story - as I read it I felt like it would make a brilliant film or mini series (I may have just been wanting to see actors perform to make up for the flaws in the prose) the difficulty remains in trying to determine whether this book is recommended or not - as the piece is longish, it isn't worth trudging through the whole thing if it isn't working out. I guess my recommendation is to make use of Amazon's 'Look inside' feature if available (or steal a look at a few pages at the book store) if you can't handle the writing execution, DO NOT press on hoping it warms up.
If the first few pages are acceptable to you then definitely read ahead as the pace will pick up!
August 21, 2016
Absolutely brilliant!! This is the 3rd instalment in the Belle books. It was a much anticipated follow up and didn't disappoint. Lesley has a wonderful knack of tugging at your heartstrings in every book and the professionalism of her writing enables you to feel every emotion she intends you to feel. This can be read as a stand alone but anyone who has read the first 2 Belle books this is a must! Would recommend any Lesley Pearse books!
March 25, 2014
I finally finished this massive tome, what a wild ride that was! This book follows Mari as she leaves her small town in New Zealand to move overseas to England to stay with family friends after a scandal. Not long after her arrival, WW2 breaks out and she has to find her inner strength to carry on in a world torn apart by chaos.
As much as I enjoyed this book I did find the writing to be oddly formal, as if English is not the authors native tongue. It made the dialogue seem somewhat stiff. Another thing that bothered me was how Mari jumped so quickly from man to man. Now before I get slammed for slut shaming I must insist that is not my intention at all. I do not think that Mari is a slut, but in my opinion she is very selfish when it comes to men's feelings. She falls in love with each new man instantly, but as soon as another catches her fancy she quickly notices all these irreconcilable faults in her current boyfriends. Her blasé attitude towards men make it hard to like her. However her character did improve dramatically from the beginning of the novel.
This book held my interest, although some part were quite slow. My favourite part of the book was the last quarter which picked up the pace and added a lot of intrigue and story progression.
Overall I did like this novel. A bit longer than it needed to be, but still kept me engrossed for the most part. Would recommend. 3.5/5
Note: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
May 12, 2015
Depois de "Perdoa-me" em que me foi difícil aproximar da personagem principal, com a excepção da parte final do livro, este "És o Meu Destino", o 3º livro da saga Belle é um regresso em grande de Lesley Pearse (autora que adoro). Um livro com a força de "Sonhos Proibidos", com o egoísmo de uma menina que a guerra torna uma grande mulher, uma maravilhosa história de uma guerreira que não o sabia que era. Mariette, a filhe de Belle e Étienne não poderia ser diferente, tem a força e a coragem da mãe e a intrepidez e resistência do seu pai. Acredito que vamos ter mais histórias desta saga, há tanto por contar!
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April 24, 2014
I am a Lesley Pearse fan from way back so her books are an automatic read for me. Survivor is the third book which follows Belle and The Promise and this was a great ending to tie up the trilogy. From New Zealand to London and then being thrust into WWII, the book gets better and better as we go along and become more involved in Mari and how she develops from a spoilt ‘little rebel’ to an admirable woman working for the Resistance. If you are a Lesley fan, this is a must read for you. Not quite as wonderful as her earlier books, but still a good read.
July 28, 2018
Mariette é uma personagem que se fortaleceu pela tragédia e que não se deixou abater com os acontecimentos terríveis que teve de vivenciar.
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January 2, 2023
Sista boken i serien och den var lika bra som den andra. Pearse lyckas baka in Andra världskrigets elände denna gång. Kanske lite väl otroligt att en enda människa kan vara med och överleva så mycket, men förutom det så är det en bra roman.
January 28, 2025
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November 7, 2014
Desde que li o livro “Nunca me Esqueças” que fiquei fã incondicional de Lesley Pearse. A sua escrita é fantástica, fluida, maravilhosa, cativante, e prende-nos da primeira à última página. Como já nos habituou em todas as suas histórias, as descrições são extraordinárias, as histórias sempre bem estruturadas, desenvolvidas e cativantes e lê-se num ápice. Lesley Pearse tem o dom de nos enfeitiçar com a magia das palavras.
Tenho a colecção completa da autora, e todos os livros guardados com um carinho especial.
Quando acabei de ler “A Promessa”, não tinha conhecimento que iria haver um terceiro livro que viesse na continuação dos outros dois. “És o meu Destino”, é a continuação de Sonhos Proibidos e A Promessa. Vou deixar-vos um pouco com a história de Belle.
“Sonhos Proibidos conta-nos a história de Belle uma menina inglesa de 15 anos, que foi criada no bordel da mãe e, que foi raptada e levada para a América para trabalhar num bordel como prostituta. Quem a levou para este longínquo país foi Éttiene um francês pelo qual se apaixona, e vice-versa, mas não conseguem declarar um ao outro, esse amor.”
“A Promessa é a continuação da vida de Belle, concentra-se basicamente na história da Primeira Guerra Mundial e, transcreve-nos episódios no terreno de grande violência, entre os aliados e os alemães, centraliza-se nos mutilados e dos que voltam da guerra completamente perturbados. Mas, num dia de chuva intensa, num longínquo lugar, tudo se altera na vida de Belle.”.
Belle vive agora com o seu marido Éttiene, os filhos e Mog na Nova Zelândia, país para onde tinha partido no final da história de A Promessa. Têm uma vida pacata e feliz. Não abundam em dinheiro, mas vivem uma vida tranquila.
Esta não é a história de Belle, mas sim de Mariette, filha mais velha de Belle, com um carácter frio, a que Belle compara com o da sua mãe Annie. Mariette é determinada, dura, ousada, audaz, impulsiva e por vezes implacável, e aquele país era pequeno demais para ela. Sonha em ir à aventura.
Na pequena cidade onde mora todos se conhecem e falam uns dos outros. Depois de um relacionamento destrutivo Mariette ficou falada na aldeia. Nenhum jovem a ia querer para esposa, pois já estava usada.
Sendo assim a decisão estava tomada, ia ser enviada para Londres para casa dos “tios/padrinhos”.
Na viagem de barco, depressa Mari esquece o que tinha prometido a ela mesma, não se relacionar com homens, sem ser no casamento. Aí conhece um belo criado de bordo que mais parecia Errol Flynn o actor de Hollywood, e depressa esquece o motivo da retirada e se rende aos encantos do belo moreno.
Chegada a Londres rende-se à cidade e à sua magia. Novamente se desilude com o amor.
Dá-se o inicio da Segunda Guerra Mundial e rapidamente a cidade se transforma num pesadelo constante. O pânico vai-se acercar da população. A personagem é decidida, forte e corajosa. As descrições do palco de guerra são fortíssimas e ninguém fica indiferente.
Temas como a Primeira e Segunda Guerra Mundial, fascinam-me, encantam-me e atraem-me. Cada livro que leio acerca destes assuntos, mais apaixonada fico pela história, os factos e as causas que levaram a estas guerras e conflitos.
É em plena guerra que o amor bate à porta de Mari. Vai viver um amor triste, amargurado e perturbado, tal qual a situação que o Mundo estava a viver.
Conseguiria Mariette vencer as barreiras e viver esse amor?
Voltaria ela a Nova Zelândia bem sucedida e triunfante? Esta foi uma promessa que fez quando partiu do país. Conseguiria concretizá-la?
Uma história de sentimentos, de perdas e tristezas. Reviravoltas vão acontecendo no limiar da guerra.
Uma história triste comovente e sublime. Onde a protagonista se torna mais independente e determinada no decorrer da história
Encontrando-se num ambiente de guerra, o amanhã era uma incerteza total, Ninguém conseguia saber o que iria acontecer.
Os personagens que Lesley cria, personaliza e desenvolve, são sempre uma mais-valia para a história, são um dos pontos fortes da autora.
Brinda-nos sempre com histórias alucinantes e emotivas que dão que pensar e meditar. Mais uma história de sobrevivência, de luta e cheia de sentimentos.
Lesley Pearse escreve com alma e coração. Descreve todos os pormenores com prazer, satisfação e coragem. Por isso, tudo o que escreve transmite na íntegra ao seu leitor.
Lesley Pearse Evidencia-se pela Excelência.
Aconselho e recomendo totalmente este livro 5***** Maravilhoso, Cativante, Fantástico, Excelente…….
Obrigada à ASA por nos presentear com uma das melhores autoras do Mundo :)
Tenho a colecção completa da autora, e todos os livros guardados com um carinho especial.
Quando acabei de ler “A Promessa”, não tinha conhecimento que iria haver um terceiro livro que viesse na continuação dos outros dois. “És o meu Destino”, é a continuação de Sonhos Proibidos e A Promessa. Vou deixar-vos um pouco com a história de Belle.
“Sonhos Proibidos conta-nos a história de Belle uma menina inglesa de 15 anos, que foi criada no bordel da mãe e, que foi raptada e levada para a América para trabalhar num bordel como prostituta. Quem a levou para este longínquo país foi Éttiene um francês pelo qual se apaixona, e vice-versa, mas não conseguem declarar um ao outro, esse amor.”
“A Promessa é a continuação da vida de Belle, concentra-se basicamente na história da Primeira Guerra Mundial e, transcreve-nos episódios no terreno de grande violência, entre os aliados e os alemães, centraliza-se nos mutilados e dos que voltam da guerra completamente perturbados. Mas, num dia de chuva intensa, num longínquo lugar, tudo se altera na vida de Belle.”.
Belle vive agora com o seu marido Éttiene, os filhos e Mog na Nova Zelândia, país para onde tinha partido no final da história de A Promessa. Têm uma vida pacata e feliz. Não abundam em dinheiro, mas vivem uma vida tranquila.
Esta não é a história de Belle, mas sim de Mariette, filha mais velha de Belle, com um carácter frio, a que Belle compara com o da sua mãe Annie. Mariette é determinada, dura, ousada, audaz, impulsiva e por vezes implacável, e aquele país era pequeno demais para ela. Sonha em ir à aventura.
Na pequena cidade onde mora todos se conhecem e falam uns dos outros. Depois de um relacionamento destrutivo Mariette ficou falada na aldeia. Nenhum jovem a ia querer para esposa, pois já estava usada.
Sendo assim a decisão estava tomada, ia ser enviada para Londres para casa dos “tios/padrinhos”.
Na viagem de barco, depressa Mari esquece o que tinha prometido a ela mesma, não se relacionar com homens, sem ser no casamento. Aí conhece um belo criado de bordo que mais parecia Errol Flynn o actor de Hollywood, e depressa esquece o motivo da retirada e se rende aos encantos do belo moreno.
Chegada a Londres rende-se à cidade e à sua magia. Novamente se desilude com o amor.
Dá-se o inicio da Segunda Guerra Mundial e rapidamente a cidade se transforma num pesadelo constante. O pânico vai-se acercar da população. A personagem é decidida, forte e corajosa. As descrições do palco de guerra são fortíssimas e ninguém fica indiferente.
Temas como a Primeira e Segunda Guerra Mundial, fascinam-me, encantam-me e atraem-me. Cada livro que leio acerca destes assuntos, mais apaixonada fico pela história, os factos e as causas que levaram a estas guerras e conflitos.
É em plena guerra que o amor bate à porta de Mari. Vai viver um amor triste, amargurado e perturbado, tal qual a situação que o Mundo estava a viver.
Conseguiria Mariette vencer as barreiras e viver esse amor?
Voltaria ela a Nova Zelândia bem sucedida e triunfante? Esta foi uma promessa que fez quando partiu do país. Conseguiria concretizá-la?
Uma história de sentimentos, de perdas e tristezas. Reviravoltas vão acontecendo no limiar da guerra.
Uma história triste comovente e sublime. Onde a protagonista se torna mais independente e determinada no decorrer da história
Encontrando-se num ambiente de guerra, o amanhã era uma incerteza total, Ninguém conseguia saber o que iria acontecer.
Os personagens que Lesley cria, personaliza e desenvolve, são sempre uma mais-valia para a história, são um dos pontos fortes da autora.
Brinda-nos sempre com histórias alucinantes e emotivas que dão que pensar e meditar. Mais uma história de sobrevivência, de luta e cheia de sentimentos.
Lesley Pearse escreve com alma e coração. Descreve todos os pormenores com prazer, satisfação e coragem. Por isso, tudo o que escreve transmite na íntegra ao seu leitor.
Lesley Pearse Evidencia-se pela Excelência.
Aconselho e recomendo totalmente este livro 5***** Maravilhoso, Cativante, Fantástico, Excelente…….
Obrigada à ASA por nos presentear com uma das melhores autoras do Mundo :)
December 31, 2018
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De toda a trilogia este livro foi para mim o segundo melhor, muito perto do primeiro melhor (o primeiro volume da trilogia). Gostei muito de Mariette e de acompanhar o seu crescimento. Gostei de a comparar aos pais e ver como a autora conseguiu incorporar um pouco de ambos em Mariette. Fiquei triste por certas mortes de personagens que me eram queridas e de que gostava muito, mas compreendi o que a autora queria fazer ao ter decidido tomar esse rumo.
Uma trilogia excelente, em que apenas retirava a primeira metade do segundo livro, mas que de resto recomendo sem restrições. Mas também... o que poderíamos esperar desta autora? Nunca desilude!
Opinião completa em https://blocodedevaneios.blogspot.com...
De toda a trilogia este livro foi para mim o segundo melhor, muito perto do primeiro melhor (o primeiro volume da trilogia). Gostei muito de Mariette e de acompanhar o seu crescimento. Gostei de a comparar aos pais e ver como a autora conseguiu incorporar um pouco de ambos em Mariette. Fiquei triste por certas mortes de personagens que me eram queridas e de que gostava muito, mas compreendi o que a autora queria fazer ao ter decidido tomar esse rumo.
Uma trilogia excelente, em que apenas retirava a primeira metade do segundo livro, mas que de resto recomendo sem restrições. Mas também... o que poderíamos esperar desta autora? Nunca desilude!
Opinião completa em https://blocodedevaneios.blogspot.com...
February 26, 2014
I read Lesley’s book The Promise last year and having really liked that, I was very much looking forward to reading Survivor.
In 1938, Mariette is now a strong-willed 18 year old, and as her parents Belle and Etienne fear for her reputation, and on the brink of war – Mariette leaves New Zealand for her aunt and uncle’s house in London. Mariette soon loves her new freedom, and falls in love on her journey, before getting to London where other temptations await, such as dancing, parties, and even a career. But then war arrives….
I liked Mariette, and I became very close to her as I read about her journey from her home over to London and everything she encountered on her way and when she arrived too. Mariette inspired me with her bravery and her compassion and I enjoyed watching her as she grew in strength and grew as a person. I was really cheering her on and I was hooked to the pages wanting to know what would happen to Mariette.
Lesley Pearse has a way of pulling you in to the story and personally involving you in everything that is happening. I became so engrossed in what I was reading, the descriptions were magnificent and I genuinely felt as though I was in the 1930’s watching the scenes play out in front of me. I was really moved by what I was reading and Lesley has excelled in her portrayal of WWII.
Survivor is a gripping read that is both emotional and compelling all at once, and Lesley is fast becoming a favourite author of mine. A stunning book.
In 1938, Mariette is now a strong-willed 18 year old, and as her parents Belle and Etienne fear for her reputation, and on the brink of war – Mariette leaves New Zealand for her aunt and uncle’s house in London. Mariette soon loves her new freedom, and falls in love on her journey, before getting to London where other temptations await, such as dancing, parties, and even a career. But then war arrives….
I liked Mariette, and I became very close to her as I read about her journey from her home over to London and everything she encountered on her way and when she arrived too. Mariette inspired me with her bravery and her compassion and I enjoyed watching her as she grew in strength and grew as a person. I was really cheering her on and I was hooked to the pages wanting to know what would happen to Mariette.
Lesley Pearse has a way of pulling you in to the story and personally involving you in everything that is happening. I became so engrossed in what I was reading, the descriptions were magnificent and I genuinely felt as though I was in the 1930’s watching the scenes play out in front of me. I was really moved by what I was reading and Lesley has excelled in her portrayal of WWII.
Survivor is a gripping read that is both emotional and compelling all at once, and Lesley is fast becoming a favourite author of mine. A stunning book.
October 8, 2015
Aos 11 anos, Mariette já podia ser descrita como desafiadora, opinativa, exuberante e excessivamente confiante… É o crescimento e desenvolvimento desta jovem em mulher que acompanhamos em 'És o Meu Destino.
Enviada pelos pais da Nova Zelândia para Inglaterra com o objectivo de a manter longe de sarilhos, Mariette passa a viver deslumbrada com a existência sofisticada e luxuosa que leva em Londres até que a eclosão da Segunda Guerra Mundial coloca um abrupto ponto final em todo este conforto. Impedida de regressar a casa, a guerra acaba por obrigar Mariette a viver experiências que irão mudar a sua forma de ser e de pensar para sempre, mostrando-lhe, por vezes da pior forma possível, o que é verdadeiramente importante na vida.
Tal como a mãe, Belle, que ficámos a conhecer nos livros anteriores, Mariette é uma lutadora, uma mulher cujo carácter acaba por ser moldado pelo sofrimento que a rodeia. No meio de milhares de viúvas e órfãos, onde quase toda a gente perdeu alguém, numa época de racionamento e escassez de quase tudo, Mariette esforça-se por fazer a diferença. 'Sempre fora ousada - única, até - e a centelha que a animava nunca fora destinada a uma vida vulgar'.
Para mim, o livro levou um bocadinho para justificar a sua existência entre os trabalhos de Lesley Pearse, mas acaba por compensar largamente esta demora. Muito mais que uma bela história de amor, Pearse traz-nos um relato fascinante sobre a vida em tempos de guerra.
Enviada pelos pais da Nova Zelândia para Inglaterra com o objectivo de a manter longe de sarilhos, Mariette passa a viver deslumbrada com a existência sofisticada e luxuosa que leva em Londres até que a eclosão da Segunda Guerra Mundial coloca um abrupto ponto final em todo este conforto. Impedida de regressar a casa, a guerra acaba por obrigar Mariette a viver experiências que irão mudar a sua forma de ser e de pensar para sempre, mostrando-lhe, por vezes da pior forma possível, o que é verdadeiramente importante na vida.
Tal como a mãe, Belle, que ficámos a conhecer nos livros anteriores, Mariette é uma lutadora, uma mulher cujo carácter acaba por ser moldado pelo sofrimento que a rodeia. No meio de milhares de viúvas e órfãos, onde quase toda a gente perdeu alguém, numa época de racionamento e escassez de quase tudo, Mariette esforça-se por fazer a diferença. 'Sempre fora ousada - única, até - e a centelha que a animava nunca fora destinada a uma vida vulgar'.
Para mim, o livro levou um bocadinho para justificar a sua existência entre os trabalhos de Lesley Pearse, mas acaba por compensar largamente esta demora. Muito mais que uma bela história de amor, Pearse traz-nos um relato fascinante sobre a vida em tempos de guerra.
September 8, 2014
Mariette Carrera is just 18 years old, she's wilful. Like her Mother when she was young and a bit of Bella's Mom thrown in who abandoned Bella and left with a servant while her Mother 'entertained' men.
Mariette's parents, Belle and Etienne send her to London where she can be less bored, as Mariette has a lot of time on her hands and she had got involved with someone who took advantage of her flirty nature.
Whilst in London under the care of her trusted Godfather and his wife. Whilst on ship travelling she not only embarks on the ship, but on a handsome young man, but Mariette has been burnt in love before, she she figures this time SHE will have the upper hand, but it seems all men are only after one thing.
Whilst in London partying and having fun, working and earning her own money the bombs fall.
Mariette has to grow up, and fast.
The changes in her are astounding reminding me of Bella's resilience in her life and what she went through. Like Mother, like daughter.
Although this is the 3rd book following on from Bell in 2011 and The Promise in 2012, they are all stand alone books, but I do think it sets a picture if you can read them in order.
Lesley Pearse tells a brilliant story and I have always been a great fan of hers.
I was gifted my copy from Penguin Books (UK) via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
Mariette's parents, Belle and Etienne send her to London where she can be less bored, as Mariette has a lot of time on her hands and she had got involved with someone who took advantage of her flirty nature.
Whilst in London under the care of her trusted Godfather and his wife. Whilst on ship travelling she not only embarks on the ship, but on a handsome young man, but Mariette has been burnt in love before, she she figures this time SHE will have the upper hand, but it seems all men are only after one thing.
Whilst in London partying and having fun, working and earning her own money the bombs fall.
Mariette has to grow up, and fast.
The changes in her are astounding reminding me of Bella's resilience in her life and what she went through. Like Mother, like daughter.
Although this is the 3rd book following on from Bell in 2011 and The Promise in 2012, they are all stand alone books, but I do think it sets a picture if you can read them in order.
Lesley Pearse tells a brilliant story and I have always been a great fan of hers.
I was gifted my copy from Penguin Books (UK) via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
November 20, 2014
Quem lê Lesley Pearse pela primeira vez fica fã, de certeza absoluta. Sigo esta autora desde que o seu primeiro livro foi lançado em Portugal e cada vez gosto mais da sua escrita.
Fiquei agradavelmente surpreendida com o lançamento deste último livro, pois não sabia que a história de Belle iria ter continuação... é tão lindo o livro, tão comovente e tão tocante que estou a torcer para que a autora dê seguimento à história, com Belle, Étienne, Mog e desta vez a recém-casada Mariette.
Uma vez mais uma história de coragem no feminino, de amizade, audácia e acima de tudo muito amor.
Fiquei agradavelmente surpreendida com o lançamento deste último livro, pois não sabia que a história de Belle iria ter continuação... é tão lindo o livro, tão comovente e tão tocante que estou a torcer para que a autora dê seguimento à história, com Belle, Étienne, Mog e desta vez a recém-casada Mariette.
Uma vez mais uma história de coragem no feminino, de amizade, audácia e acima de tudo muito amor.
August 29, 2015
É impossível não gostar de um livro desta autora :) Apesar de ter gostado um pouco mais dos dois primeiros livros desta trilogia, mantenho as 5 estrelas, porque a autora merece por ter voltado a criar uma história e personagens incríveis. Senti mais empatia e uma maior ligação com a Belle do que com a Mari, mas também ela acabou por me conquistar! Este livro é um retrato perfeito de algumas das consequências que marcaram o mundo durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial e estou ansiosa pelo próximo livro desta autora que venha morar na minha mini biblioteca xD
October 12, 2014
I put off and put off reading this book because I knew it was the last in the belle trilogy and I didn't want it to end.
It was as incredible as the first two and one of Pearse's bests! You get so involved in her stories and I struggled to put this down! Laughed and cried. I would love to see these books get tv or film adaptations.
It was as incredible as the first two and one of Pearse's bests! You get so involved in her stories and I struggled to put this down! Laughed and cried. I would love to see these books get tv or film adaptations.
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