Description

Hope by Lesley Pearse is a historical fiction novel set in 19th-century England, following the tumultuous journey of a young woman named Hope. Born into privilege in Somerset in 1836, she is the illegitimate child of a high-society woman and a scandalous affair. Cast out and hidden away to protect her mother’s reputation, Hope is raised by the warm and loving Renton family, unaware of her true origins. However, fate has other plans, and after a series of life-changing events, Hope is thrust into a harsh and unforgiving world.

As she navigates a life of hardship, Hope finds her calling as a nurse, bravely serving on the battlefields of the Crimea, where she witnesses the horrors of war. But despite her new identity and the strength she gains, the secrets of her past refuse to stay buried. Eventually, she is forced to return to England, where she must confront the legacy of her birth and the injustices that have shaped her life. With resilience and determination, Hope fights for her place in a world that has never been kind to her.

In Hope, Lesley Pearse paints a vivid portrait of an extraordinary woman who refuses to let her circumstances define her. A story of courage, perseverance, and redemption, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those who enjoy tales of powerful women overcoming adversity.