Before I Met You by Lisa Jewell
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 thoroughly enjoyable 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.'
Beautiful, moving and unputdownable * Jojo Moyes *
Heartbreakingly good * Marie Claire *
Must read * Express *
Warm and moving with a nostalgic touch * Star *
Lisa Jewell just gets better and better * Grazia *
Heartbreakingly good * Marie Claire *
Must read * Express *
Warm and moving with a nostalgic touch * Star *
Lisa Jewell just gets better and better * Grazia *
Lisa Jewell is the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including The Family Upstairs, Then She Was Gone and her latest novel, None of This is True. Her novels have sold over 10 million copies in the UK and internationally, and her work has been translated into over thirty languages. She lives in London with her husband, two daughters and their amazing Romanian rescue dog, Daisy. Connect with her on Twitter @LisaJewellUK, on Instagram @LisaJewellUK, and on Facebook @LisaJewellOfficial.
SKU | GOR004689094 |
ISBN 13 | 9780099559535 |
ISBN 10 | 0099559536 |
Title | Before I Met You |
Author | Lisa Jewell |
Condition | very good |
Binding type | Paperback |
Publisher | Cornerstone |
Year published | 2013-05-09 |
Number of pages | 592 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |