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The Hidden Child

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Pub Date Sep 02 2021 | Archive Date Sep 02 2021

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Description

From the outside, Eleanor and Edward Hamilton are the epitome of a perfect marriage, 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 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, their world fractures as they have to face the uncomfortable truth – Mabel has epilepsy: one of the 'undesirable' conditions that Edward campaigns against.

Forced to hide the truth so as not to jeopardise Edward's life 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?

From the outside, Eleanor and Edward Hamilton are the epitome of a perfect marriage, but they're harbouring a secret that threatens to fracture their entire world.

London, 1929. Eleanor Hamilton is a...


Advance Praise

'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 shocking episodes in history' Louise Hare, bestselling author of This Lovely City

'An astonishing story about an aspect of British history that's long been swept under the carpet – surprising, moving and poignant' Frances Quinn, bestselling author of The Smallest Man

'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...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781789545357
PRICE £5.99 (GBP)
PAGES 496

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