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Before I Met You

byLisa Jewell

Genres: Fiction History Life-Rediscovery Journeys

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy character-driven stories with historical elements and themes of personal growth.

Topics LoveLoss and GriefIdentity

MoodHopeful, Reflective

Female protagonist

RomanceMajor Subplot

An uplifting, unforgettable story of two women in two different times from the Sunday Times bestselling author of After the Party, The Making of Us and The Family Upstairs. London, 1920. Arlette works in Liberty by day, and by night is caught up in a glamorous whirl of parties, clubs, cocktails and jazz. But when tragedy strikes she flees the city, never to return.Over half a century later, in the grungy mid-90s, her granddaughter Betty arrives in London.She can't wait to begin her new life. But before she can do so, she must find the mysterious woman named in her grandmother's will.What she doesn't know is that her search will uncover the heart-breaking secret that changed her grandmother's life, and might also change hers forever . . . Readers love Before I Met You . . . 'LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!' 'This was a thoroughlyenjoyable novel and one that I can easily recommend.' 'If I say it reminded me of the best of JoJo Moyes, I mean it as a real compliment.' 'A marvellously written novel. Lisa Jewell is one of the best women writers.' 'It is an underrated book and definitely needs more attention.'

Language

Published on

05/09/2013

Pages

592

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099559535

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

9.99 £

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