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1920s glamour meets 90s grunge mysteries.
"Before I Met You" transports you between the dazzle of 1920s London and the untamed vibe of the 1990s, intertwining two vividly drawn eras. If the allure of contrasting periods fascinates you, and you are drawn to tales where family secrets unfold and impact generations, Lisa Jewell's weaving of history, mystery, and personal transformation will likely captivate you. It's a rich narrative of discovery, bridging time and emotion in a search that could redefine a young woman's life.
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ISBN: 9780099559535
Authors:
Lisa Jewell
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd
Date of Publication: 2013-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 18102 readers)
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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 heartbreaking secret that changed her grandmother's life, and might also change hers forever...
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1920s glamour meets 90s grunge mysteries.
"Before I Met You" transports you between the dazzle of 1920s London and the untamed vibe of the 1990s, intertwining two vividly drawn eras. If the allure of contrasting periods fascinates you, and you are drawn to tales where family secrets unfold and impact generations, Lisa Jewell's weaving of history, mystery, and personal transformation will likely captivate you. It's a rich narrative of discovery, bridging time and emotion in a search that could redefine a young woman's life.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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