"Father Unknown" is the latest from bestselling author Lesley Pearse. Losing her adopted mother threatens all she"s ever had...Daisy was adopted. But when her mother dies, she finds her secure existence thrown into turmoil by the discovery of a scrapbook. Inside it is information about her real mother. However, when Daisy drops everything to go in search of her roots, she uncovers a harrowing story of greed, misery and corruption. She also risks hurting her adored Dad, the only true family she has left. Can she cope with the truth about her real parents? And more importantly, who is the real Daisy? Lesley Pearse, author of the UK and international best-sellers Hope and Charlie, tells a moving story of family, adoption and identity in her compelling novel "Father Unknown". Susan Lewis fans will swiftly become Lesley Pearse fans too. 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.