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Jane Corry explores to perfection the concepts of truth – from historical facts through social construction of truth to personal self-delusion – so that there are echoes for all readers. It’s definitely one I can wholeheartedly recommend my only problem was not being able to put it down . The detail about the secret army added a level of jeopardy and with both Nancy and Elizabeth’s chapters frequently ending on cliffhangers, I was hooked and desperate to know what happened next!
Not only is Nancy living ‘the silent sentence of shame’ but she’s also on the run, hounded by the press who claim that Nancy knows more than she’s letting on.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. It's not bad, it just doesn't actually have much meat on the bone in terms of a story, which is why I think we get POV two. Both stories have the same venue and both have a mystery that keep you guessing until the final page.
The dual timeline was amazing in telling the story of how Tall Chimneys was not only for paying guests but for Evacuees during the war. 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.Tall Chimneys and Sidmouth make a superb backdrop and are used most effectively in both periods of time. Jane was a tutor in creative writing at Oxford University; an RLF Fellow at Exeter University; and is a regular contributor to the Daily Telegraph and My Weekly magazine. With well developed characters, a fantastic sense of place and plenty of tension and suspense, Coming to Find You was extremely enjoyable and addictive.