The Hidden Child

The Hidden Child is a powerful and moving novel that explores the themes of love,motherhood,and the consequences of hiding a family secret. It is set in 1929 London and follows the story of Eleanor and Edward Hamilton, a couple who are forced to confront the truth about their daughter's epilepsy when they are caught up in the eugenics movement. The novel is based on true events and is a reminder of the importance of standing up for what we believe in.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Head of Zeus

*An International Bestseller from the author of People Like Us ,shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize and the RNA Historical Romantic Novel Award 2021* From the outside,Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have the perfect life,but they re harbouring a secret that threatens to fracture their entire world. London,1929. Eleanor Hamilton is a dutiful mother,a caring sister and an adoring wife to a celebrated war hero. Her husband,Edward,is a pioneer in the eugenics movement. The Hamiltons are on the social rise,and it looks as though their future is bright. When Mabel,their young daughter,begins to develop debilitating seizures,they have to face an uncomfortable truth: Mabel has epilepsy – one of the undesirable conditions that Edward campaigns against. Forced to hide their daughter away so as to not jeopardise Edward s life s work,the couple must confront the truth of their past – and the secrets that have been buried. Will Eleanor and Edward be able to fight for their family? Or will the truth destroy them? Shocking,emotive,and compelling,but ultimately a story of hope . I loved it – Deborah Carr ,bestselling author of The Poppy Field A poignant rendering of love and motherhood,human frailty and redemption ,exquisitely told against the backdrop of the unthinkable... Fein deftly takes the reader back to a terrifying turning point in history and,with grace and compassion,reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in our souls to be true – Judithe Little ,bestselling author of The Chanel Sisters The Hidden Child is the thought-provoking and compelling tale of one family and the battle to survive their daughter s illness. A reminder that ordinary people can so often be responsible for some of the most.
Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have the perfect life, but they are hiding a secret that could destroy their world. London, 1929. Eleanor is a dutiful mother, caring sister, and devoted wife to a celebrated war hero. Edward is a pioneer in the eugenics movement. When their daughter Mabel develops epilepsy, they must confront the truth of their past and the secrets that have been buried. Will they be able to fight for their family? Or will the truth destroy them? The Hidden Child is a poignant rendering of love and motherhood, human frailty, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the unthinkable. Fein deftly takes the reader back to a terrifying turning point in history and reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in. Deborah Carr, bestselling author of The Poppy Field, loved it. Judithe Little, bestselling author of The Chanel Sisters, said it was a thought-provoking and compelling tale of one family and the battle to survive their daughter's illness. It is a reminder that ordinary people can be responsible for some of the most.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789545388