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I Found You

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In I Found You by Lisa Jewell, two twisting storylines unfold: a woman in a seaside town discovers a man on the beach who has lost his memory, while miles away, a young wife is frantic as her husband goes missing. The narrative delves into themes of identity, mystery, and the unexpected ways lives intersect, all set against a backdrop of suspense and thrills.
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping mysteries that weave together the lives of seemingly unrelated characters. With themes of memory, identity, and domestic suspense, this story keeps you guessing as past secrets come to light in unexpected ways. It’s perfect for those who relish a thrilling tale with emotional depth and intricate plot twists.

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When her new husband fails to come home from work one night, she is left stranded in a new country where she knows no one. Against her better judgement, she invites him into her home.

But who is he, and how can she trust a man who has lost his memory?

Two women, twenty years of secrets and a man who can't remember lie at the heart of Lisa Jewell's brilliant new novel.

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Two women, twenty years of secrets and a man who can't remember lie at the heart of Lisa Jewell's brilliant new novel.

Two women. Twenty years of secrets. And a man who doesn't remember anything.

Or does he?

'Fresh and intriguing, with characters so real I ached for them. I loved I Found You'
Clare Mackintosh

'I LOVED I Found You. A proper thriller with wonderful characters'
Sabine Durrant

Everyone has secrets. What if you can't remember yours?

'How long have you been sitting out here?'
'I got here yesterday.'
'Where did you come from?'
'I have no idea.'

Lily has only been married for three weeks. When her new husband fails to come home from work one night, she is left stranded in a new country where she knows no one.

Alice finds a man on the beach outside her house. He has no name, no jacket, no idea what he is doing there. Against her better judgement, she invites him into her home.

But who is he, and how can she trust a man who has lost his memory?

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Readers praise I Found You for its intriguing plot and well-crafted characters, with its engaging mystery captivating readers from start to finish. The narrative is often described as immersive, compelling, and gripping, with the author noted for her ability to draw readers into the lives and complexities of the characters. Reviews highlight Jewell's storytelling prowess and her knack for depicting human nature with depth and compassion.

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ISBN: 9780099599494

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 319g

Pages: 464

About the Author

LISA JEWELL was born in London in 1968. Her first novel, Ralph's Party, was the best- selling debut novel of 1999. Since then she has written another eighteen novels, most recently a number of dark psychological thrillers, including The Girls, Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs (all of which were Richard & Judy Book Club picks). Lisa is a New York Times and Sunday Times number one bestselling author who has been published worldwide in over twenty-five languages. She lives in north London with her husband, two teenage daughters, one cat, one guinea pig and the best dog in the world.

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