Never Look Back

Never Look Back by Lesley Pearse follows the journey of sixteen-year-old Matilda, a spirited flower girl from Covent Garden, who is swept into a series of adventures after saving a young woman’s life. Her story takes her from London's slums to the bustling streets of New York, across the plains of the Wild West during the gold rush, and through the upheavals of a nation on the brink of civil war. With strong characters and vivid storytelling, the novel explores her resilience and the challenges faced by those she loves in a transforming America.