Dead To Me – Lesley Pearse

Description

Dead to Me by Lesley Pearse is a captivating historical fiction novel set in 1935, following the unlikely friendship of two young women, Verity and Ruby. Their first meeting on Hampstead Heath marks the beginning of a bond that will carry them through the turbulent years leading up to World War II. Though from vastly different backgrounds, Verity and Ruby find strength in their friendship as their lives take unexpected turns. As the war approaches, Ruby enjoys newfound romance in Devon, while Verity faces a dangerous past that threatens her future.

But when Verity makes a devastating choice, the betrayal could tear them apart forever. In a country on the brink of war, will Verity and Ruby be able to reconcile their differences and rebuild their bond, or will the consequences of betrayal separate them for good?

With its rich historical backdrop, strong emotional pull, and gripping plot, Dead to Me explores themes of friendship, love, and resilience during one of the most tumultuous times in history.