''Charlie'' is the latest from bestselling author Lesley Pearse. Her family is threatened and only she can save it...When sixteen-year-old Charlie witnesses a brutal attack on her mother by two strangers she is shocked and terrified. But after talking to the police she realises that her father's business dealings can't be so innocent. With her father away it is left to Charlie to protect her mother. And somehow she must find out who wants to hurt her family - and why - without losing faith in her beloved parents. Can she unravel the mysteries of the past that haunt her family? Or will the truth wreck everything she loves? Lesley Pearse, author of the UK and international best-sellers ''Father Unknown'' and ''Trust Me'', explores family loyalties and a tangled web of secrets in the thrilling Charlie. Fans of Susan Lewis should sit up and take note. Praise for Lesley Pearse: ''With characters it is impossible not to care about ...this is storytelling at its very best''. (''Daily Mail''). ''Lose yourself in this epic saga''. (''Bella''). ''An emotional and moving epic you won't forget in a hurry''. (''Woman's Weekly'').With her gripping and moving storylines best-selling author Lesley Pearse has captured the imaginations of millions in the UK and abroad. Her other titles ''The Promise'', ''A Lesser Evil'', ''Till We Meet Again'', ''Secrets'', ''Charlie'', ''Father Unknown'', ''Gypsy'', ''Trust Me'', ''Faith'', ''Never Look Back'', ''Remember Me'' and ''Hope'' are also available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol and has three daughters and two grandchildren.