The Girl with the Suitcase

A captivating historical novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

By: Lesley Pearse

Narrated by: Candida Gubbins

Brought to you by Penguin.

London, 1941

When Mary meets a glamorous stranger named Elizabeth she realises their lives couldn’t be more different. Elizbeth is beautiful and charming, about to set off on a dazzling adventure to Ireland where she’s inherited a grand house. Mary, shy and meek, has nothing to look forward to but the dreary life of a maid in Hampstead.

But when an air raid forces them to take shelter underground Mary’s life is suddenly changed forever. After waking up in hospital, injured but alive, the nurse mistakes her for Elizabeth and hands over her suitcase with Elizabeth’s money and tickets to Ireland inside.

This is Mary’s chance to escape the hardship of her life and start afresh.

Will she take it and what could go wrong?

© Lesley Pearse 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critic reviews

Captivating

PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE:

Storytelling at its very best

Gripping and suspenseful

A twisting and intense read

Second World War story

Absolutely loved this book. Such an incredible story, great narrator. Now to find another Lesley Pearce story!