Lesley Pearse, author of the hugely successful "Till We Meet Again" and "Secrets" explores love, life and morality in her thrilling novel "A Lesser Evil". She defied her parents to marry for love...Following her heart, Fifi moves with Dan to London where they rent a seedy flat in Dale Street, Kennington. Though Fifi must now become acquainted with squalor, she is soon drawn into the goings on behind the shabby front doors of her new neighbours. But it is the Muckles, at number 11, who are the street"s focus. Rumours of criminal depravity and shocking behaviour are rife. So when Fifi steps in to help their youngest child, she risks the wrath of this frightening family. Suddenly, not only her marriage and her family but the lives of all the inhabitants of Dale Street are at the mercy of the immoral Muckles...Praise for Lesley Pearse: "With characters it is impossible not to care about...This is story-telling at its very best". ("Daily Mail"). "An epic tale of endurance and triumph". ("Woman & Home"). Best-selling author Lesley Pearse has captured the imaginations of millions of readers in the UK and abroad with her gripping storylines and unforgettable characters. Her other novels "The Promise", "Belle", "Stolen", "Charlie", "Father Unknown", "Gypsy", "Trust Me", "Faith", "Never Look Back", "Remember Me", "Rosie" and "Hope" are also available as Penguin paperbacks. Lesley lives near Bristol and has three daughters and two grandchildren. Find Lesley on Twitter @LesleyPearse or find out more on her website.