In a fisherman's daughter from Cornwall called Mary Broad was sentenced to be hung for theft. But her sentence was commuted, and she was transported to Australia, one of the first convicts to arrive there. How Mary escaped the harsh existen How far must you go to find love? How Mary escaped the harsh existence of the colony and found true love, and how she was captured and taken back to London in chains, only to be released after a trial where she was defended by no less than James Boswell, is one of the most gripping and moving stories of human endeavour based on an amazing true story you will ever read Get A Copy.
Paperback , pages. Published by Penguin Books first published More Details Original Title. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Remember Me , please sign up. Hi Lesley, Oh great. One of your books that I haven't yet read, sounds intriguing must get a copy soon. I wanted to ask which is your preferred place for writing. Do you have any difficulty finding a quiet spot where you can work without interruptions?
See 1 question about Remember Me…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Remember Me. Think this is one of the most powerful books I have ever read! I love all of Lesley's books, they are emotional, intriguing, passionate and full of suspense. This one in particular brought tears to my eyes and I could not put it down at all, it has stayed with me for years and I plan to read it again, something I never do.
I passed it on to friend who also thought it was beyond excellent! I can't recommend this book if you are into powerful suspenseful family sagas! Jun 08, Anna rated it it was amazing. I read this book a couple of months ago.
Now, I have a dreadful memory and normally forget about a book as soon as I've finished the next one, but this one has stuck in my mind as one to recommend to all. It is based on the true story of a woman convict called Mary, who is put on one of the first fleets to Australia. She has to go through so much to survive and even now I still feel moved by her plight.
It puts my everyday problems into perspective that's for sure. This was a most compelling read of a difficult chapter in British history - the first convict transport to Australia and the travails suffered by Mary Broad Bryant and her fellow convicts.
Author Lesley Pearse, through her extensive historical research, has put soul into a well-documented person of history. Pearse's writing is fine and highly descriptive without being flowery. Her writing calls to the reader's senses as they smell the sweet tropical plants of "Down Under" as well as the tang of This was a most compelling read of a difficult chapter in British history - the first convict transport to Australia and the travails suffered by Mary Broad Bryant and her fellow convicts.
Her writing calls to the reader's senses as they smell the sweet tropical plants of "Down Under" as well as the tang of the sea mist or that horrendous odor wafting up from deep within the ship's hold.
They see the flagging convicts with their vacant visages as well as the encouraging dawn of a new day. One hears the angry voices of native islanders, the roiling surf of a stormy sea and the harrowing cries of hopeless convicts. One feels the tender touch of a caring friend and the horrific grip of a would-be rapist. Mary had been a foolish young woman who embraced her lot in life, yet inspired courage, engendered compassion and managed to survive the transport experience. Pearse has held nothing back.
This is a horrific and yet amazing true story which needs to be told again and again. I for one am richer for having spent these hours with Mary, an amazing woman of history.
I am grateful to author Lesley Pearse and publisher Agora Books for having provided a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Their generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone. View all 4 comments. Jan 09, Nadira rated it it was amazing Shelves: owned-books.
If you love books that will pull at ur heart strings, pick it up NOW! There really are not enough words to describe how much I love this book. It has a GR rating of 4. This is toptenfavoritebooks: Remember Me by Leslie Pearse. But instead she is transported to Australia as a prisoner. It takes you on a gripping sea voyage with the first fleet of convicts to Australia.
The journey delves deep into the early days of these convicts Although it is a long story, it is unputdownable - you will simply wish it to never end. This emotionally-draining book is an adventurous read. I loved the story, the characters, the excitement of the journey.
You cannot fail to be affected by the story of Mary Broad and you mourn and rejoice with her. You laugh and you cry with her.
Definitely one of my top favorite books and I highly recommend it. Honestly the best book I've ever read. It wasn't till I finished the book - and after clearing out my shelfie, that I realized I already own an old copy of it and was also actually planning to watch its movie.
Remember me is a fiction based on the true story of Mary Broad who was convicted and deported to Australia. We follow her survival story and whether she ever makes it back home. It was such a griping story filled with lots of emotions. I fell in love with Mary and all the characters. I cried, I screamed, had tears of joy, and was It wasn't till I finished the book - and after clearing out my shelfie, that I realized I already own an old copy of it and was also actually planning to watch its movie.
I cried, I screamed, had tears of joy, and was on the edge of my bed most of time rooting for her survival and others. I totally recommend the book especially if you are into fiction based on true stories.
This will totally have you researching more about Mary Broad. View 1 comment. May 18, Tracey rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites. I loved this book! I have now read three books by Lesley Pearse and I am amazed at how very different they are. Remember me is a novel based on a true story and so I found myself not only enjoying the story but also learning such a lot.
Although I knew that Australia was once a destination for convicts I had no idea of the conditions on the voyage or the hardships that those on the first fleet endured. You cannot fail to be affected by the story of Mary Broad and you mourn and rejoice with her a I loved this book! You cannot fail to be affected by the story of Mary Broad and you mourn and rejoice with her along her journey.
I would recommend this book to everyone, especially if you have a love of history and like me can't resist an incredible story. View 2 comments. This book reminds me of The Thorn Birds. The struggle of a woman who lost everything in her life. Mary Broad was a prisoner from London, and would be taken to Sydney. But the ship stopped at New South Wales, the a lot of things happened in the middle. It's a wonderful story and the book is a page turner.
And happy to say this is my 49th books of this year. Yeay This book reminds me of The Thorn Birds. Heart wrenching. Bravery at heart. ENG: I decided to read a Lesley Pearse book hoping it would be one of those cute romances everybody talks about. However, and without me knowing, I chose one of her books that do not fit it that category. In fact, I had never read such a violent book in my life.
Remember Me is the title of the true story of Mary Broad, a woman sentenced of deportation by theft to Australia, in a reintegration project founded by England to populate this area.
The Promise is set in in London and reunites the reader with Belle Reilly in this sequel to Belle. Belle has finally found happiness and a life she has always wanted thanks to her husband Jimmy. Now she has achieved another dream that she has always wanted to follow; owning and running a hat shop. Then her husband enlists in the Army and is sent to the battlefields.
Belle starts to realize slowly that her entire life is on the verge of falling apart. But she is resilient and will not stand by and watch it happen. Belle volunteers to help treat the wounded and ends up working abroad as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross In France. It is there that she meets Etienne, a mysterious man who she first met when she was a child.
Belle knows that she still loves her husband but never expected to meet the man who played such an important role in her youth here in Europe. As she continues to talk to him, the young woman and former courtesan finds herself torn when it comes to matters of the heart. Will the lure of forbidden passion be enough to make her forsake her marriage or will she stay loyal to the man that she married? With the war raging and her husband still at risk, she will follow her destiny and make a choice.
What will it be? Pick up The Promise to find out! Just read the three Belle books. Is there a follow up hope so. Love to know if she moved to France. The links beside each book title will take you to Amazon where you can read more about the book, or purchase it.
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