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Someday I'll Find You
James Blackwell is sexy and handsome and a fighter pilot - every girl's dream partner. At least that is what Diana Arnold thinks when her brother first introduces them. Before long they are in love and marry hastily just as war is declared.
Then fate delivers what is the first of its cruel twists: James, the day of their wedding, is shot down over Northern France and killed. Diana is left not only a widow but pregnant with their child.
Ten years later, contentedly remarried, Diana finds herself in the south of France, sitting one morning in a sunny village square. A taxi draws up and she hears the voice of a man speaking English - the unmistakable voice of someone who will set out to torment her and blackmail her and from whom there can be only one means of escape...
Then fate delivers what is the first of its cruel twists: James, the day of their wedding, is shot down over Northern France and killed. Diana is left not only a widow but pregnant with their child.
Ten years later, contentedly remarried, Diana finds herself in the south of France, sitting one morning in a sunny village square. A taxi draws up and she hears the voice of a man speaking English - the unmistakable voice of someone who will set out to torment her and blackmail her and from whom there can be only one means of escape...
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416 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2013
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June 27, 2017
Split into two sections, with section one being set at the start of World War Two, Diana Arnold is introduced to the man of her dreams, James Blackwell, a fighter pilot, by her brother John. The two quickly fall in love and not long afterwards they are married. On the day of their marriage, James is called back to the RAF as he is needed. During an air battle, James’s plane is shot down over France and he is presumed dead, leaving Diana widowed and pregnant on their wedding day.
Section two, 10 years later, Diana, now remarried is living in Nice, France with her daughter Stella. One sunny afternoon she is sat outside a café when she notices a taxi goes by. Inside the taxi she hears a man talking, the voice is very familiar and brings back so many memories. She is sure that the voice belongs to James, her deceased husband. Diana chases after the taxi but loses it in a sea of traffic. Determined to find the man, she will stop at nothing to see if it was James, even when no-one else believes her.
The story starts of quite slowly as we are introduced to the Arnold family and James. The first half is all about getting to know them and the back story for the second half. If I wasn’t intrigued by the plot I might of given up a few chapters in, as I was getting slightly bored at this point.
I hung on and I am glad that I did. Section two really picks up in pace. We feel Diana’s pain and anguish as she needs to find out who the man in the taxi is, even if it isn’t James, she just needs to know. She is hurt deeply though when those closest two her won’t believe her.
We are introduced to the man in question who has been made out to be a gangster and a psychopath, but unfortunately that image doesn’t come across very well and he is more like a gangster want-to-be.
There were times when the story got a little boring, and then bam, the pace changes and I’m hooked again on the action and mysteries. Even with the boring bits and slow pace, I actually enjoyed the book.
This was Richard’s first fictional novel and it does show in the writing, but the content of the story holds the book together very well. The story must have kept me intrigued though, as after reading this one I felt compelled to read the sequel ‘The Way You Look Tonight‘.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
Section two, 10 years later, Diana, now remarried is living in Nice, France with her daughter Stella. One sunny afternoon she is sat outside a café when she notices a taxi goes by. Inside the taxi she hears a man talking, the voice is very familiar and brings back so many memories. She is sure that the voice belongs to James, her deceased husband. Diana chases after the taxi but loses it in a sea of traffic. Determined to find the man, she will stop at nothing to see if it was James, even when no-one else believes her.
The story starts of quite slowly as we are introduced to the Arnold family and James. The first half is all about getting to know them and the back story for the second half. If I wasn’t intrigued by the plot I might of given up a few chapters in, as I was getting slightly bored at this point.
I hung on and I am glad that I did. Section two really picks up in pace. We feel Diana’s pain and anguish as she needs to find out who the man in the taxi is, even if it isn’t James, she just needs to know. She is hurt deeply though when those closest two her won’t believe her.
We are introduced to the man in question who has been made out to be a gangster and a psychopath, but unfortunately that image doesn’t come across very well and he is more like a gangster want-to-be.
There were times when the story got a little boring, and then bam, the pace changes and I’m hooked again on the action and mysteries. Even with the boring bits and slow pace, I actually enjoyed the book.
This was Richard’s first fictional novel and it does show in the writing, but the content of the story holds the book together very well. The story must have kept me intrigued though, as after reading this one I felt compelled to read the sequel ‘The Way You Look Tonight‘.
Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com
June 10, 2018
Okay it’s not like I didn’t know this book was mush but god. I stopped halfway through and flicked to the last chapters and just read the end. Honestly don’t feel as if I missed out on anything. Life’s too short for books like this.
October 2, 2013
Much better than Judy's book, it feels more finished and better thought through, although Eloise could have been so much better given time, this book was very readable and engaging.
August 10, 2022
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August 3, 2025
a very unexpected plot, quite contrasting with the book cover and the way that the blurb has described it to be. it was definitely a thrilling read and you can truly see the message of humanity being ruthless when an an advantage is proposed to a person.
May 29, 2020
A very easy read, and an enjoyable story to immerse yourself with.
April 16, 2022
An awesome book. It was very interesting and full of plot twists. kinda underrated.
February 26, 2017
This story was good especially to us, teenager/s must be relate in this situations. As a review, there was a family who had been very rich and was named by Arnolds family. Patrick and Patricia is their name but it doesn't called in their fullname, they called at their nickname who came from a long origin. They called Oliver and Gwen perspectively. They had a two child named as Diana and John. They studying too, but not the same school because Diana was pursuing politician's related course and John was a fighter pilot. John had a bestfriend named as James Blackwell who had interest to Diana. James hate being poor so he had a plan to make Diana fall for him. After a month the two bestfriend arrived from their mission and that day James promised himself that this year as 1940 they both were being married so probably he can get what Diana's inheritance given by her parents. As he promised they both married as soon as possible because no one against in their relationship. The day that they are getting married should i say after the wedding someone's phone is ringing and they found out that was James phone. After while, James confront Diana that he was leaving because of the mission and John was still waiting for his sibling's answer but then he didn't mind and he pulled James towards his chaps. Three days ago, as Diana routine's he heard that the squadron of fighter's pilot was found dead. Diana's mind didn't sink at first but definitely it absorbs already. After 10 years, Diana meet Douglas who had been their her and for her child. He cared for Stella and Diana. A three months ago while Dana sipping her coffee at their balcony she heard the voice of someone she longing a years ago. Her blood seems to cold when he meet the man of her past. As entirely story he choose James as her future husband and the daddy of Stella. My reflection in this story is if what heart desire go for it as long as you well thought out.
November 10, 2013
Was really looking forward to reading this book as I had high expectations of the author - It was a good story idea overall but I thought the narrative was a little weak in places with a predictable ending.
July 21, 2015
Tempted to read this book due to the lovely setting of Nice but it dragged on and on. Thought it would get more exciting but it didn't. Characters weren't very likeable or realistic. Didn't make it to the end!
September 5, 2013
Still reading
September 6, 2013
Determined to get back into reading since having my kids. First book I chose was Someday I'll Find You and I loved it. A great page turner that keeps you gripped.
November 16, 2013
A lot of short chapters but an enjoyable read
August 7, 2014
A bit slow in places but loved the last few chapters & even cheered for Oliver Arnold, somebody's Daddy right to the last!
August 14, 2014
Predictable and dull
January 2, 2018
Its readable, doubt I will read any more from this author tho.
April 11, 2017
Hard going to finish this book. First 2/3rds of the book was scene setting; James' character felt confused and lacking explanation, i never understood what he wanted or who he was; and the blackmailing and tormenting involved one implausible event which was relatively easily solved. A couple of enjoyable moments, but largely disappointing.
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