Charlie
Charlie by Lesley Pearse, published by Penguin in 1999, is a fiction novel that follows the life of sixteen-year-old Charlie Weish. Her privileged childhood is abruptly disrupted when she witnesses a brutal attack on her mother by two strangers in their garden. As her father goes missing, Charlie grapples with the unraveling of her once-secure world, facing dark forces that challenge her trust in her parents and her understanding of safety.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of resilience and love as Charlie navigates her new reality. The story delves into her relationship with Andrew, a kind and humorous student whose support becomes crucial during her struggles. Together, they confront the mysteries of Charlie’s past and the threats posed by those who wish to harm them. With only her intelligence and determination to rely on, Charlie’s journey raises questions about the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This edition spans 689 pages and is presented in English.
Official synopsis Publisher
On a glorious, hot summer’s day sixteen-year-old Charlie Weish’s privileged childhood comes to an abrupt and terrifying end when she witnesses her mother being brutally attacked in her own garden by two strangers. Her father has disappeared and it soon becomes evident to Charlie that dark forces are at work, shattering not only her financial security but even her belief and trust in her parents. When she meets kind, funny student Andrew, his love for her helps her through the hard times and further tragedy, but before they can build a life together they must unravel the mysteries of the past and face the evil people who seek to crush them. All Charlie has to fight them with are her intelligence and her determination. But will they be enough?
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