Before I Met You

Paperback Published on: 09/05/2013
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Before I Met You
Before I Met You
I found this book a bit of a struggle to like at first but by the time I was fifty pages in I was hooked. I love the mystery at the heart of the story that... READ MORE
Bernie Murchan at Newry

Synopsis

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.
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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 heart-breaking secret that changed her grandmother's life, and might also change hers forever . . .
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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.'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Cornerstone
  • ISBN: 9780099559535
  • Number of pages: 592
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 36 mm
  • Weight: 402g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Before I Met You
great Poolside read
Well written with great characterisation of Betty and Arlette, flitting between 1920's and the 1980's it portrays each era beautifully. Keeps you engaged i... READ MORE
Becky Ryan
Before I Met You
marvellous
A marvellous book. Treat your self and order your your copy now.A perfect present for a mother nan or a friend. This beautiful story is interwoven between ... READ MORE
Bookread2day
Before I Met You
A wonderful read
I totally loved this book and couldn't put it down, I think if I hadn't had to go to sleep and get up for work I would have read it in one sitting and it's... READ MORE
Philippa
Before I Met You
A good read!
I enjoyed this book and I would definitely recommend it. I have read a few of Lisa Jewell's books before, and in particular I really liked The Truth About... READ MORE
cookinmummy
Before I Met You
Page turner!
I loved reading this, the story captured me so quickly, I love how your transported back and forth from the 1920s to 90s.. I loved the characters Betty and... READ MORE
Jenna
Before I Met You
Enchanting
This is a well told tale of two lives in two very different eras. But the similarities in the stories as the characters find their way shows how much life ... READ MORE
S Duff
Before I Met You
I loved this book
I found this book very easy to read and it was very difficult to put down. It is two stories in one and deals with the 1990's and the Grand daughter Betty ... READ MORE
Lyn M
Before I Met You
An emotional and wonderful read
I loved the way this book followed the lives of a young woman and her step grandmother at the same time in their lives, the book travelled forward and back... READ MORE
j thomas
Before I Met You
Light read: great for a London girl
Two intertwined stories of two women in London in the 1920s and 1990s. As a London girl I enjoyed the London setting, and found the 1920s narrative particu... READ MORE
Kelly F
Before I Met You
A Step Back In Time
I've been a big fan of Lisa Jewell's novels for many years and and over that time Lisa has progressed from writing about new, possibly unrequited love and ... READ MORE
MissMelvis
Before I Met You
Before I Met You
This took me a while to get into but I'm really rather glad I persevered as it turned out to be a book full of wonderful characters and with a great storyl... READ MORE
Ali Gibson
Before I Met You
Elegant and Wonderful
Absolutely loved this novel, and couldn't put it down. The story being written in two different timelines, following two characters, both of which the rea... READ MORE
sandyhutch
Before I Met You
Fabulous, Fun and Emotional - Read It!
Lisa Jewell is one of my favourite authors and I am always excited to read a new book of hers. "Before I Met You" was no exception. I couldn't put it down ... READ MORE
Tina Bou
Before I Met You
A truly heartwarming story...
Before I Met you.. The Novel has got an interesting narrative - there are two stories happening in parallel - resonating in the 1990s and the 1920s. On on... READ MORE
Vid
Before I Met You
A pleasant and humourous tale.
I found this to be a light and pleasant mystery tale. It was very well written and I enjoyed the way it was told over two different time lines. The author ... READ MORE
TREEZ52
Before I Met You
Brilliant book. Would thoroughly recommend.
The mix of mystery and romance was just right and it was a book that I really didn't want to put down. Every twist made me want to read "just another chapt... READ MORE
Shirley Taylor McGovern
Before I Met You
A good summer read
Review: I am a massive Lisa Jewell fan, Ralph's Party is one of my all time favourite books and so I was very excited when this book came out. I want to ca... READ MORE
Shoefeind
Before I Met You
Unput-downable book.
A thoroughly enjoyable read. As with Lisa Jewell’s other books it is well-written and flows smoothly. It tells the story of two women in different eras, th... READ MORE
sharon237
Before I Met You
A lovely, moving story
A lovely, warm book despite some sad parts to the story. The chapters are split between modern day with the story of the main character Betty, and 1920’s L... READ MORE
KSC
Before I Met You
Emotions....
A book of laughter and tears.....Happy and sad memories bring this story together..... It is partly set in the present and partly in the 1920's.....read an... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
Before I Met You
Beautifully Written Story
The story revolves around two women; Betty and Arlette. Betty's story takes place in 1990s Soho, London and her step-grandmother Arlette's part takes the r... READ MORE
Anne Cater