I loved this book, especially the parts set in WW2. At first I was unsure what I was reading when it went from present day but it worked and the two stories ran together seamlessly.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for an honest and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed reading this book especially the duel timeline aspect (actually, three timelines if you count "the night of the murder"). Events which took place in the second world war were mirrored in the present day by descendants of the original owners of "Tall Chimneys", a big house in the Devon seaside town of Sidmouth.

I found one aspect a little puzzling - Nancy's reaction to an incident involving her creepy step-father, which seemed to cause a life-long trauma. It just seemed a bit overplayed and I thought more had happened than was eventually described. Also, I felt Nancy's mother's character (Violet) did not tie in well with the descriptions of her as a little girl. From a strong-willed and intelligent child she became a rather wimpy and needy adult. I'd have liked to know what caused that transformation. Also, there were several instances where 'jumps' in time occurred. They were not confusing but were a little disconcerting in their brevity.

The end of the book felt somewhat contrived - the author was clearly tying up loose ends, but the two timelines did 'converge' with the aid of a few unlikely co-incidences in the form of an unexpected visitor, a find of some historical documents and a journal.

I did like the book but thought the WW2 era story was considerably superior to the modern day tale.

A great read that flowed seamlessly between past and present, the switching between the timelines really brings the story together and works brilliantly.

Jane Corry is an author I will always recommend and this is no exception, this is a beautifully written story full of drama and atmosphere with subtle twists thrown in and well written relatable likable characters you will feel an instant connection to.

This is the first book that I have read by this author so I was a little unsure of what to expect. However I really enjoyed the storyline and characters. It was intriguing and kept me engaged

I enjoyed reading this book and the different timelines and found the one set in WW2 interesting. A good summer read.

A novel that’s full of suspense. All the characters have hidden agendas and it’s hard to know who to believe, perfect for any thriller fan

I really enjoyed the short chapters in this book. The only thing I that disappointed me was the rushed ending

I have enjoyed this book as I have the other books by this author but this one was all promise but it seemed to slow down and get a bit plodding. Overall a fair read. #ComingToFindYou #NetGalley

I’ve always enjoyed Jane Corry’s books, and I think this book is one of her best.
Really enjoyed jumping from the war to present day aspect, and as always Jane keeps you guessing right till the end

Fantastic!
Thank you for this copy

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What a book !!! I seriously couldn’t put this book down. It had everything and more, the two stories that linked absolutely perfectly with the same dark theme running throughout that was balanced from start to end, I didn’t finish the book wanting to know more of one story or the other it all tied up in a way which left me full filled.

Elizabeth’s story caught the history geek in me that now needs to find out more about the secret cells in Britain during the war while Nancy’s a real life vibe to it - yes she moved away to a family home but her whole personality made her relatable to normal people, how she felt and reacted to situations was how a normal would act not a complete fuss or over exaggerated reaction which I think is why I loved the book so much.

The choices and actions Elizabeth made towards towards her husband, son, PGs and even the German soldier gave a true sense again of what women in that time period would have done, felt and challenge.

I honestly don’t no what to write because I love it all, it’s gripping, interesting, historical and modern, a good pace with some fast pace twists and turns, a love story with a twist, murder and shows human nature and reaction at its best.

A physical copy is being ordered ( along with the other books from the author ) and it will sit of my permanent bookshelf as I already want to read it again !!!

The download date was unfortunately missed, I would be happy to re-review if it became available again. I have awarded stars for the book cover and description as they both appeal to me. I would be more than happy to re-read and review if a download becomes available. If you would like me to re-review please feel free to contact me at thesecretbookreview@gmail.com or via social media The_secret_bookreview (Instagram) or Secret_bookblog (Twitter). Thank you.

This was a 3.5 for me. I really enjoyed the first half of the book, finding the various timelines engaging and used to keep the tension. Unfortunately at some point it just slowed right down until the pace just ground to a halt. It’s such a shame because with some pruning it could have been much better. The ending fell a bit flat for me , too.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I never repeat the blurb. It took a long time for me to read this book, mainly as I am never a fan of 'back and forth' through time - I prefer a linear narrative. However the plot was interesting as was some of the historical detail about Devon.

A good solid thriller with a few twists and well written characters.
The house was the perfect setting, cosy at times and the plot itself was well paced and exciting with true-to-life scenarios and u expected offerings.
I will read more by this author.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. It was a great thriller with some good twists, overall really enjoyed it, just something missing for me

We start this wonderful story with Nancy, after a family murder and her stepbrother Martin being convicted of the crime. She retreats to her family home, Tall Chimneys in Devon, she wants to lie low to avoid the media. But what did happen that night?

This was a fabulous story with strong well developed characters, told over 2 timelines.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

Written in 3 timelines the story is slowly weaved together and face paced to keep you invested in the storyline. I really liked the historical parts of the story and there were some great twists.

The story of people who lived in Tall Chimneys. One family., paying guests and evacuated children who lived there during WW2 and the family who lived there later.
The current owner discovered there were secrets from the past. But then, everyone has secrets in their past, don’t they?
An interesting tale with characters I could relate to

When Nancy's mother & stepfather are murdered & her stepbrother is given a life sentence for their murder she escapes the Tall Chimneys- a house that belonged to her mother in an attempt to escape the press excessive interest in her side of the story. When she is settling in to the room she decides to make hers she discovers the names of two girls who had been there during WW2.

Switch to Elizabeth, desperately trying to reach her son who is off to serve in the war. She wants to give him the scarf she knitted for him. She doesn't find him but on her way home she shares a carriage with two little girls & their teachers. When their paths crossed again she took them in as evacuees, much against the wishes of her husband.

These two stories run through the book & were each enjoyable & made the reader want to know more. The descriptions of each timeline were very well done. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, so many layers!

Essentially this is a story of families, both blood and friendships, throughout the decades.
It's also a story of murder, but how many, and by who?

Well written characters and plotline(s) made this a good read.