The Girl with the Suitcase by Lesley Pearse
The Girl with the Suitcase by Lesley Pearse is a sweeping historical novel set during the Blitz in WWII London, blending themes of identity, resilience, and reinvention.
In 1941, Mary Price is a timid young maid living a bleak life in Hampstead. Her world changes when she meets Elizabeth Manning, a glamorous and confident woman about to travel to Ireland to claim a grand inheritance. Despite their vastly different lives, the two women strike up an unlikely friendship after meeting in a Lyons Corner House.
During an air raid, they take shelter underground, but tragedy strikes. Mary wakes up in hospital, injured and confused. The nurses mistake her for Elizabeth, who has died in the bombing. With Elizabeth’s suitcase, money, and travel documents now in her possession, Mary faces a life-altering decision: return to her old life or assume Elizabeth’s identity and start anew in Ireland…
Lesley Pearse, known for her compelling female protagonists and vivid storytelling, delivers a tale full of twists, moral dilemmas, and personal growth – a story, rich in emotional depth and historical detail.
