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After her grandmother Arlette's death, Betty is ready to begin her life, having sacrificed university and social experiences to care for Arlette in their charming yet dilapidated home on Guernsey. In the will, Betty discovers an unexpected beneficiary, Clara Pickle, who can be found at a London address. Determined to uncover the mystery, Betty arrives in '90s Soho, prepared for whatever life may bring. Meanwhile, in 1920s bohemian London, Arlette De La Mare embarks on her own journey during a time of change. Captivating and beautiful, she becomes immersed in the vibrant world of the Bright Young People, but after two years, tragedy forces her to retreat to her childhood home, where she remains for the rest of her life. As Betty navigates city life and works as a nanny for a rock star, her quest for Clara leads her to a man who was significant to her grandmother. Will the secrets of Arlette's past guide Betty toward her own happiness? This rich detective story explores the lives of two women, separated by seventy years yet connected by their dreams and resilience.
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Before I Met You, Lisa Jewell
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Before I Met You
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lisa Jewell
- Publisher
- Century
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 458
- ISBN10
- 1846059232
- ISBN13
- 9781846059230
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Mystery & Thriller, Romance, Mystery Novels, Family, Secrets, Searching for Oneself, Jazz
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- After her grandmother Arlette's death, Betty is ready to begin her life, having sacrificed university and social experiences to care for Arlette in their charming yet dilapidated home on Guernsey. In the will, Betty discovers an unexpected beneficiary, Clara Pickle, who can be found at a London address. Determined to uncover the mystery, Betty arrives in '90s Soho, prepared for whatever life may bring. Meanwhile, in 1920s bohemian London, Arlette De La Mare embarks on her own journey during a time of change. Captivating and beautiful, she becomes immersed in the vibrant world of the Bright Young People, but after two years, tragedy forces her to retreat to her childhood home, where she remains for the rest of her life. As Betty navigates city life and works as a nanny for a rock star, her quest for Clara leads her to a man who was significant to her grandmother. Will the secrets of Arlette's past guide Betty toward her own happiness? This rich detective story explores the lives of two women, separated by seventy years yet connected by their dreams and resilience.