Description
Discover *The Hidden Child*, an absolutely gripping and heartbreaking historical novel that takes you on an emotional journey through love, sacrifice, and the struggle against social stigma in the 1920s. Set in London in 1929, this compelling tale follows the lives of Eleanor and Edward Hamilton, who seem to have the perfect life. However, they are hiding a devastating secret that could shatter their world—a secret that centers around their beloved daughter, Mabel. Mabel's unexpected epilepsy diagnosis brings the couple face-to-face with Edward's controversial work in the eugenics movement, forcing them to reevaluate their priorities and beliefs.
This poignant novel delves into the complex themes of motherhood, love, and societal pressures, while shedding light on the historical context of the eugenics movement. Readers will find themselves immersed in Eleanor's emotional struggle as she fights for her family's right to love and protect Mabel from societal judgment. With its rich narrative and deeply flawed characters, *The Hidden Child* offers a raw and powerful exploration of human frailty and redemption.
An instant international bestseller and shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize and the RNA Historical Romance Novel Award 2021, this literary masterpiece is not just a story but an emotional experience that will resonate with anyone who believes in the fight for what is right.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789545388
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Order now to immerse yourself in a world of heart-wrenching decisions and discover whether love can truly conquer all.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789545388
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
*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 Si
This poignant novel delves into the complex themes of motherhood, love, and societal pressures, while shedding light on the historical context of the eugenics movement. Readers will find themselves immersed in Eleanor's emotional struggle as she fights for her family's right to love and protect Mabel from societal judgment. With its rich narrative and deeply flawed characters, *The Hidden Child* offers a raw and powerful exploration of human frailty and redemption.
An instant international bestseller and shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize and the RNA Historical Romance Novel Award 2021, this literary masterpiece is not just a story but an emotional experience that will resonate with anyone who believes in the fight for what is right.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789545388
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Order now to immerse yourself in a world of heart-wrenching decisions and discover whether love can truly conquer all.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781789545388
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
*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 Si