When nine-year-old orphan Georgia James is unexpectedly fostered by the kindly Celia and her bank manager husband, she can hardly believe her luck. But then - on her 15th birthday - she suffers the cruellest betrayal of all at the hands of her foster father and is forced to run away, leaving everything she loves behind.
Penniless, sleeping rough, Georgia is soon introduced to the sleazy Soho world of brassy strippers, sweat shops, camaraderie, and hardship. Fired by a fierce ambition, blessed with an extraordinary voice, her long struggle for fame and fortune begins. But even when she reaches the top, she finds that the scars of the past can open up to ruin her.
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"I love the story very much. I feel the hardships, happiness that Georgia had gone through. The romance makes the story even more wonderful. I recommend this to my friend, she read it and said to me, "I want to be like Georgia, to never see the end of life but believe that there's still hope."." — Je (5 out of 5 stars)
"I love the story very much. I feel the hardships, happiness that Georgia had gone through. The romance makes the story even more wonderful. I recommend this to my friend, she read it and said to me, "I want to be like Georgia, to never see the end of life but believe that there's still hope."."
" My first Lesley Pearse read - good writing style and good emotional descriptions but all too 'pat' and predictable. As an author I would put her on a par with Susan Lewis "
" I've read most of Lesley Pearse's & it is very typical of her writing but I enjoyed it nonetheless "
" Another story about a strong girl who makes good out of a bad situation. Easy, quick read. "
" I loved this one and although my listing shows the paperback I managed to buy a secondhand hardback copy. "
" Beautiful. Georgia is a multi-dimensional and very lovable character and her story emotional and dramatic. I'm sure there's a lesson for us all in there somewhere. "
" An amazing story of determination and excitement. I absolutely love Lesley Pearse books! "
" WOWWWWWW I really enjoyed reading it, one of the first I read by Pearse. "
" Really enjoyed this book from start to finish. I felt like I was actually part of the story and I went on the journey of Georgia's life. A well written truly beautiful story "
" Love anything by Lesley Pearse. "
" This is my first from Pearse and I actually found the novel quite interesting. I'll say it's different from all the others I've read. Definitely a good read! "
" This was my first Lesley pearce and I loved it . I'm now enjoying all her other books . "
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