Without A Trace by Lesley Pearse (Paperback)

On Coronation Day in 1953, in the quaint Somerset village of Sawbridge, Molly Heywood, a young shopkeeper, slips away from the festivities to visit her friend’s cottage. There, she makes a shocking discovery: Cassie has been found dead, and her six-year-old daughter, Petal, has inexplicably vanished.

Overwhelmed by grief, Molly turns to her childhood friend George, who has become the village policeman, for assistance. The search for Petal proves fruitless despite George’s initial reluctance and Molly’s growing affection for him. The only lead is a letter from London, where Cassie once resided.

Driven by determination and love, Molly decides to embark on a journey to London, hoping to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing child. However, the bustling city is far from welcoming to a lone country girl. Amidst the dangers of London, Molly unexpectedly finds solace in the Blitz-ravaged East End, forming bonds with strangers from Cassie’s past. And amid it all, she encounters Charley, a handsome and enigmatic labourer who sparks the possibility of something more.

Yet, as Molly inches closer to uncovering the truth, her quest becomes increasingly tricky. She has sacrificed everything—her home, happiness, and even a chance at love—all in her unwavering pursuit of Petal. But is she also risking her very life?

In “Without a Trace” by Lesley Pearse, a best-selling author in the UK, readers are taken on a gripping journey of courage, hidden secrets, and the enduring power of love.