This book was not what I expected. I loved the combination of historical fiction with crime and suspense. I kept getting lost in the seperate stories, which were well paced, and then the stories came together. It was so well thought out.
My only feedback would be that the ending felt a little dragged out. There was a lot to conclude, but it could have been more concise.
I truly adored how Summer was fostered at the end, it felt like a well rounded ending.
This was a great, unique read.

Thanks first must go to Netgalley, the publisher and Jane Corry for the ARC of ‘Coming To Find You’.

This is a dual timeline story, focusing largely around the history of a house and crimes committed in both timelines. Whilst it was an enjoyable read and I do really like Jane Corry’s writing, this one wasn’t my favourite - mainly due to the early timeline.

I was really looking forward to reading this latest Jane corry book as Ive enjoyed her previous ones, but sadly this one really didn't do it for me. Although, as always, the writing was very good I struggled with the 2 timelines and would have preferred a book about one or the other.
I'm looking forward to reading the next one though!
Thank you to netgalley and Penguin Books for an advance copy of this book

Martin, Nancy’s stepbrother is convicted of her mother’s and stepfather’s murder and she is completely traumatised by the whole thing. It does not help as her stepbrother will spend his life in prison and the press do not leave her alone hoping for a twist in the story. Nancy gets to the point where she feels threatened to go out and decides that the best thing would be for her to leave London and she travels to Sidmouth in Devon. Nany inherited a house in Sidmouth from her grandmother which was now empty. The house itself had many different guises but it was mainly a boarding house during the Second World War. When she disappeared she even left her fiancé, Alex, who she felt she could not commit to with all the “baggage” she was carrying. Nancy is carrying a secret which will haunt her and so disappearing was the best thing. The story continues in a great way and it brings in all manner of characters which you could not help but enjoy. I enjoyed the way the story weaved in and out of her life as well as her grandmother and her friend and their World War stories. Things are improving for Nancy and she feels that she could well settle and then Martin gets in touch with her from prison. She does not understand how he found her but he has and her life becomes complicated again. All does come together and the book has a good ending. I loved the book especially the way it went backwards and forwards through the different times.

I have enjoyed the previous novels by this author but I am afraid this one did not hit the mark for me. Slow burner. Dual timeline confusing at times and ending predictable.. Did not live up to it’s premise. Would definitely read her next book though. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to review it.

This was not at all what I was expecting. It's almost two books in one but they do tie together eventually. I really enjoyed it and found Elizabeths story compelling.

This is my first Jane Corry novel thanks to NetGalley and it certainly won't be my last. The story is written through two time periods and I was gripped from the first page. Definitely a 5 Star read. Looking forward to reading more books by this author

This story is told through two timelines. Nancy's story is set in the present day and is wrapped up in the murder of her mother and step father, while Elizabeth's story takes place during WW2 and involves the loss of her son in the war and then the disappearance of her husband. The two time lines are entwined through the house, Tall Chimneys, which was a boarding house in the East Devon town of Sidmouth, and has been inherited by Nancy.
The setting is very true to life, knowing Sidmouth as I do, and I could easily see many of the places mentioned in the book: The Byes, Branscombe Hill, Jacob's Ladder and the Alma Bridge amongst others. But the. setting wasn't enough to carry the story for me. I enjoyed Elizabeth's sections more than Nancy's which I found a little far fetched, especially Martin's escape from jail, and managing to get Nancy down the sea to set sail in a boat that conveniently had the keys left in the ignition.
The final few chapters are a rush to set everything straight in both stories and ended up with a great deal of information and resolution, and a convenient tying of ends in the discovery of a letter, and whilst I thought Elizabeth's ending was plausible there was too much involved around Nancy's ending for me.
Having read some of this author's books previously I'd have to say there are others I've enjoyed more, but "Coming To Find You" makes a light if slightly contrived read and if you like dual time line books this might well be for you.
With thanks to Netgalley andPenguin General UK - Fig Tree, Hamish Hamilton, Viking, Penguin Life, Penguin Business for an arc copy in return for an honest review.

A story that spans mysteries and murder from a family in WW2 and the present. When Nancy moves to the house she has inherited due to the murder of her mother by her obsessive step brother she has dark secrets that gradually emerge. At the same time she becomes aware of the mysteries surrounding the house in the past. Who were Maisie and Shirley who inscribed their names in a wardrobe? We gradually learn the truth as the story goes back and forth from the present to the past with twist at the end I was not expecting. A very satisfying read

Great holiday read, Kept me engrossed until I finished it. Loved the dual time line and the way it all came together in a satisfying conclusion. Husband also read it and enjoyed it.

A dual timeline book with a combination of historical WW2 fiction, murder and family secrets set in Sidmouth ,Devon. I really enjoyed the part of the story set in the war as it was very well researched and written. However, the rest left me cold.. There was too much jumping from one time frame to another, and there was little action or excitement for me.

Perhaps I am not a fan of these timelines?

However, the writing of Ms Corry is really good and I am happy to try other books written by her.

Nancy's mother and step-father have been murdered and her step-brother is in prison for it. However, Nancy was also there night and knows exactly what happened.
To escape the press she runs to the family holiday home but finds she is caught up with the secrets of the house and its wartime connection.

I don't normally read historical fiction but I've enjoyed previous books by Jane Corry so was delighted to receive this ARC.
Coming To Find You is a dual timeline book.
Present day finds Nancy retreating to Tall Chimneys her grandmother's home after a family tragedy. She hopes to get away from everyone and everytime but the house holds secrets and mystery.

Coming to Find You' by Jane Corry

Nancy's mother and stepfather were murdered. To escape media scrutiny, she goes to stay at her grandmother's old boarding house, Tall Chimneys. The old house has its own secrets but none as shocking as Nancy's.....

What really happened on the night of the murder?

There's one person who knows the truth.

They know where to find Nancy.

They have nothing to lose.

I have previously read and enjoyed Jane Corry's books so I was thrilled to be approved for an ARC on Netgalley.

I enjoyed the 1941 timeline more than the present day one with Nancy. I guessed a lot of the plot from the off too which annoys me when I'm reading a thriller. A short read and probably a good one to throw in your suitcase for your holidays. I can't say I loved it but I didn't hate it.

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Coming to Find You is two novels in one. Initially we focus on Nancy and when her tragic family tragedy is splashed all over the press, she retreats to Tall Chimneys, her grandmother’s regency house in a quiet seaside village. She thinks it’s the safest place to hide, but it appears Tall Chimneys has secrets of its own dating back to the war. I really enjoyed this book especially how it linked past and present. It’s full of secrets and kept my interest throughout. Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin and the author for the chance to review.

I’ve not read any of the authors backlist, but I do have a couple on my tbr which I will make make sure that I get too.

Coming To Find You is a story told over generations of a mystery taken place in Devon. The house in Devon has had its pasts, which starts at the beginning of WWII. The author has done a fantastic job of weaving WWII facts into the story to bring to life the feeling of dread and fear that the characters feel.

Personally I’m not one to read historical fiction but I absolutely loved this element in the book. Hearing the tales of what it might have been like for the people left at home. Waiting on news of bombings and the trauma, I mean I was captivated. Personally I enjoyed the part a little bit more than Nancy and Martins timeline.

The authors short sentences and chapters made this very easy to read. The dual timeline worked really well, and you can tell that the author has done their research.

The setting of the book was well described and I could really imagine the characters running along the beach. The White House seems beautifully described and feels like a place of sanctuary for everyone.

Martin was a creepy character and definitely had some issues. I feel like we could have explored this a little more.

I was super suspicious of Claire for most about 50% of this book. Felt that she was really pushing Nancy to date and give Alex a chance. I understand now why she did that. However, I felt that the secret she kept from Nancy whilst she was young was unforgivable.

I did find the last 50-100 pages maybe slightly too long. However I enjoyed the ending and felt that we got the answers we needed.

Would recommend this people who lost;

🇬🇧Historical fiction
🇬🇧 Dual timeline
🇬🇧 mystery Thriller

An interesting read, set between two different timelines with Nancy narrating the present and Elizabeth narrating the past (set during World War Two). At times the stories seemed to end abruptly but then they linked together well in the end.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

I have been a fan of this author since her first book; her latest one is another fantastic story. Slightly different to others she writes in as much as this is a historical fiction and mystery as well as a present-day thriller.

Coming To Find You is a story of generations and of a mystery of a house in Devon. The house in Devon has had its pasts and this one starts at the beginning of WWII through a wonderful back-and-forth style of telling the story, we are gradually led to fill in the gaps and to have the mystery solved.

Using some historical facts the author has woven a tale of three generations that have lived in the house. When its current owner is forced to relocate there to avoid the press that had hounded her in her London home. She doesn't expect to discover more secrets. She certainly doesn't expect her life to turn out the way it does.

The author manages to brilliantly inject such a sense of fear and dread into her main character Nancy, showing signs of PTSD but also of holding things very close. But, then it turns out that she is not the only one with something that should have been told but wasn't. The house has clues, the locals have secrets and it seems that virtually everyone that has a connection to her has a little snippet of something that they r not being completely honest about.

The historical fiction section of this story was wonderful, it showed what life was like at home for those left behind, missing loved ones who had gone to fight and hearing news of deaths from bombings and the trauma that this leaves. I am not sure which section I loved the most as the historical setting was as compelling as the present-day setting. The same amount of danger and dread but with a series of different events.

I would love to share more about things that happened in the story but the synopsis doesn't give much away, so neither am I.

The story is one of tragedy and heartbreak as well as suffering. There are some subjects that the author tentatively mentions but doesn't go into great detail with. As she has with her previous books, she has made them part of the story and is the crux of the beginnings of some of the rot that is the story.

This is a story that is a mix of different genres, historical fiction and romance, crime, thriller and also a thread of psychological thriller and mystery to it. Ideal for fans of contemporary fiction with a twist. fabulous story and one I would definitely recommend.

Sadly I did not find this engaging. The writing is good and the storyline is set between two time frames starting and ending with deaths. I found the book difficult to get into and not as good as the authors previous books.

COMING TO FIND YOU

What an utterly sensational read.

I’ve read some of Jane Corrys’ previous novels so I knew Coming To Find You would be good, I just wasn’t expecting it to be that good.

The atmosphere Corry creates really draws the reader into this dual timeline of the Present day family life and family life during the Second World War, both of these narratives are inextricably linked and equally atmospheric.

Where both of the dual timelines are good, personally I found the WW2 narrative to be more compelling than the present day, really taking it up a notch.

If I could award this novel ten stars I would. Jane Corrys’ writing is fantastic throughout.

Overall I found this thriller, with its well blended, original and atmospheric timeline unputdownable and would highly recommend it when it is published in June 2023.

Thank you #NetGalley, the author Jane Corry and the publishers #penguinGeneralUK for the e-arc copy of #ComingToFindYou giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.