What a great read. Loved the story set in the present day and also during the Second World War. I was sucked in from the very first chapter.the story unfolded in both eras at the same time, flitting seamlessly between them, bring together the characters from both eras and their interrelationships. The storyline was very believable in both eras and very well told.

Jane Corry is one of my favourite writers of recent times; her books are full of heart, of well researched historical information that provides the perfect backdrop to her writing and characters who have depth and gravitas. Coming To Find You takes readers to a very specific setting with stories told of strong women both past and present, of subterfuge and a final twist that is almost heart wrenching.
There are times when I felt there was too much worked in, that there were too many stories to tell and that, sometimes, we were rushing through things that I would have liked to know more about and characters whose stories would have been fascinating to hear. Perhaps, one day, the author will return to tell the stories of these other characters and bring them in from the periphery.
The mystery is the hook but I don't feel that it is the centre of the story, I feel that the mystery is what brings all these characters together but it is the relationships, the shared grief, the sentiments of loss and gain, of how our history shapes us and how we shape those going forward and all the interpersonal connections that really kept me engaged in this story. Jane Corry has a way of bringing us so completely into the world she has created that, by the end, I felt like a next door neighbour to these characters.
A beautiful story, perhaps a bit too full at times, wonderfully told.

I received a free copy to review via Netgalley, below is the blurb.

"When her family tragedy is splashed across the newspapers, Nancy decides to disappear. Her grandmother's beautiful Regency house in a quiet seaside village seems like the safest place to hide. But the old house has its own secrets and a chilling wartime legacy . . .

Now someone knows the truth about the night Nancy's mother and stepfather were murdered. Someone knows where to find her. And they have nothing to lose . . ."

I have read several books by this author and as I have said before, the books are not normally the type I would choose, however whenever I start reading one, I get hooked every time. The books although very different in there storyline follow a similar pattern of switching between 2 stories, one in present day and one set in the past, although the stories are ultimately connected. This book followed the same format, Nancy's present day story at Tall Trees and a story set during the war at Tall Trees with Elizabeth's relationships with her husband, evacuees and Mr Smith. This book did not disappoint and the writing style was familiar as soon as I started reading, in a good way! Another cracker of a book from this author, great read and I would recommend to both readers of Jane Corry and to new readers too.

Such a brilliant read set in 2 different times in the same house, one present day, one in the Second World War. As a reader you are equally excited and intrigued to read either story which makes the book unputdownable.
Brilliant writing, fantastic characters would 100% recommend

I have enjoyed all of Jane Corry’s books and this did not disappoint.

I loved the back and forth between past and present. It really helped to put the story together. The ending was great would definitely recommend this book.

What an incredible book, another bestseller for sure!

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader ebook, I couldn't wait to read this one.

'When Nancy’s stepbrother is sent to prison for killing her mother and his father, Nancy seeks refuge from the press at the family seaside holiday home in Devon. But Tall Chimneys was once owned by Elizabeth who took in evacuees during the Second World War and was also a member of Churchill’s Secret Army. Elizabeth hid a terrible secret. Can Nancy unlock it – and finally find peace for herself?'

A mark of a great book, at least in my eyes, is an inability to be able to put it down.
With this book, I stayed up hours past my bedtime, and it was totally worth it.

Spanning two time lines and a variety of wonderful, and not so wonderful characters - this was one heck of a story.

8:17 pm, a farmhouse, a block of knives and very sharp tongues. Fast forward to Nancy’s stepbrother Martin being convicted for the murder of Nancy’s mother and her stepfather, with Nancy herself facing a “silent sentence“. To avoid the inevitable press interest and intrusion she had is to her family bolthole of Tall Chimneys in Sidmouth, Devon. Here she lies low but is she safe? What really happened in the farmhouse that night? Only two people know the truth…….

I really like the premise which starts by examining the implications of serious crime on the perpetrators family. It takes the most intriguing direction and it leaves you with a multitude of questions which is both fascinating and immersive.

It’s well written, it doesn’t prevaricate and dramatically launches you straight into the storyline. I especially enjoy the emerging dual narrative of the present day with a second world war storyline and I ultimately find that is more compelling than the present day one.

With all the characters, you confront an intriguing conundrum of who are they really , what is their truth and what cloak of disguise are they wearing??? This is an especially good element.

The atmosphere the author creates is very good
too, there is a pervading rippling unease throughout both timelines and with plenty of emotion from guilt to fear. Tall Chimneys and Sidmouth make a superb backdrop and are used most effectively in both periods of time. The house almost feels like a character in its own right, and definitely takes on the mood of the inhabitants.

For the first 80%, I absolutely love the book, there’s a terrific air of mystery but in my opinion it becomes a bit overly dramatic, especially in the present day, although I may be an outlier here! Conversely, there’s one thing that affects Nancy for a lot of her life which I find a tad weak as I think I expected more. The ending though is enjoyable and very positive.

Overall, though it’s a cracking atmospheric read with a well blended dual timeline.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Penguin General U.K. for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

A very different story in that the plot changes along the way and brings a whole different outcome.

Impossible to put down.

I cannot rate this book highly enough. It is a tightly written book where words are not wasted and you are left anxiously waiting to find out what happens next. I wouldn't put it in the 'massive twists and turns' category, used so often in pre-release book hype. The author uses the end of chapter for most of the 'twists'. I would not put them in the cliff-hanger category nor in the kerb-hanger category but definitely different points in between!
There are really 3 stories in one told by switching chapter after chapter. There is the main one - woman returns to place she grew up in to develop a new life, the second is a murder story and the third is a wartime 'yarn' which naturally provides links to the present day storyline.
Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.

Anything written by Jane Corry is worth reading, and I could not devour this novel fast enough. This is an intriguing novel with a dual timeline. The novel’s contemporary heroine, Nancy, decides to seek refuge in her grandmother’s house called ‘Tall Trees’, located in a quiet seaside village in Devon. Nancy hopes to find respite here from the constant media attention that has plagued her since her stepbrother murdered her mother and stepfather. However, it looks as if at ‘Tall Trees’, it is not so much the media but the past trying to find Nancy. Through the introduction of the second plot line in the Second World War, Nancy’s world starts to interlink with that of Elizabeth, who has her own story to tell ….

A truly engrossing read, I warmly recommend this novel to all fans of Jane Corry, old or new.
Thank you to NetGalley and to the publishers for the free ARC that I was gifted that allowed me to read this novel and to publish this unbiased book review.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. I seem to feel the same way about all of Jane's books. They sound good, run slow in the middle for me, i end up skimming, and the ending is shocking. I just can't seem to get deeply into her books. That being said, a lot of reviews are really good, so I would say it's still worth a shot.

Great book. I loved the back and forth between past and present. It really helped to weave the story together. Loved the ending as well.

Excellent storyline, great characters, kept me hooked from the beginning! Another great read from a brilliant author

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin books for the ARC of this book.

I absolutely love Jane Corry books and half of this story did not disappoint. I am not usually a lover of books written in two different timelines but this one was an exception. I found the war time story of Elizabeth more engaging than the current story of Nancy and the murder of her family. I’m sorry but the step brother Martin really annoyed me and so did the ex Alex. The link between him and her neighbour was just too far fetched to believe for me.

A really enjoyable read set in dual timelines. I probably enjoyed the WW11 parts more than the present day. That said, both parts of the story were paced well and engaging throughout.

A fast paced story set in wartime Devon and present day. The present day narrative of Nancy and her obsessive stepbrother meandered and I much preferred the wartime story of Elizabeth, the evacuees and Churchills secret army which had greater depth. A very satisfying read.

I've enjoyed some of Jane Corry's previous books, but unfortunately, despite some strong points, this one didn't really hit the spot for me.

Following the conviction of her stepbrother Martin for their parents' murder, Nancy just wants to hide away from the world, but unfortunately neither Martin nor the rest of the world seems keen to let her be. Of course, there's more to the story than meets the eye.

In a dual timeline back in 1941, we follow a story involving Nancy's grandmother, her friend, and the house on the south coast where Nancy is now seeking refuge.

I liked the 1941 timeline better than the Nancy/Martin one, which I somehow couldn't engage with at all - the story and characters never really came alive for me. I'd happily have read a whole story set in wartime without any need for the present day shenanigans; it was interesting to read how people on the South Coast lived under constant fear of German invasion, and the actions taken to potentially defend themselves - the "secret army" - if it came to pass. I liked the thread about the evacuees, Maisie and Shirley, and their teacher.

The writing style is quite simplistic - short sentences and phrases - and this did start to jar on me after a while. A rather too convenient letter from the past fills in sone gaps near the end. I did like how Nancy's story ended, though, and the Maisie thread.

Many thanks for the opportunity to read and review!

This is another fabulous read by Jane Corry and might even be her best yet.
Her writing is beautiful as she manages to create great drama but also emotional attachment to the characters in this book. There were plenty of twists throughout and a great ending.
It’s definitely one that I’d strongly recommend.

Another brilliant novel by Jane Corry and it kept me hooked. I'm not normally a person who likes reason more than one timeline at a time but this was so well done.
Both stories are about abuse and control and seamlessly wove together. The only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is because I would've like a bit more info on what happened in the past. However some people would probably prefer coming to their own conclusions

Another great stand-alone story from Jane Corry that explores family dynamics and the secrets that people keep, whilst showing the reader that all people are similar