{"product_id":"the-hidden-child-by-louise-fein-9781789545388","title":"The Hidden Child","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn International Bestseller\u003c\/em\u003e from the author of \u003cem\u003ePeople Like Us\u003c\/em\u003e, shortlisted for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize and the RNA Historical Romantic Novel Award 2021.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the outside, Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have the perfect life, but they're harbouring a secret that threatens to fracture their entire world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLondon, 1929.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEleanor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForced to hide their daughter away so as not to jeopardise Edward's life's work, the couple must confront the truth of their past – and the secrets that have been buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill Eleanor and Edward be able to fight for their family? Or will the truth destroy them?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Shocking, emotive, and compelling, but ultimately a story of hope\u003c\/b\u003e. I loved it' – \u003cb\u003eDeborah Carr\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Poppy Field\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A poignant rendering of \u003cb\u003elove and motherhood, human frailty and redemption\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003cb\u003ethe importance of standing up for what we believe in\u003c\/b\u003e our souls to be true' – \u003cb\u003eJudithe Little\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Chanel Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Child\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cb\u003ethought-provoking and compelling\u003c\/b\u003e 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' – \u003cb\u003eLouise Hare\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThis Lovely City\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An astonishing story about an aspect of British history that's long been swept under the carpet – \u003cb\u003esurprising, moving and poignant\u003c\/b\u003e' – \u003cb\u003eFrances Quinn\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I was completely under its spell in this \u003cb\u003epowerful, engaging\u003c\/b\u003e, and ultimately \u003cb\u003eheart-warming story\u003c\/b\u003e. Bravo, Louise you've done it again!' – \u003cb\u003eGill Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Oceans Between Us\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Child\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cb\u003efascinating and thought-provoking\u003c\/b\u003e story which is hard to put down' – \u003cb\u003eCaroline Bishop\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Other Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hidden Child\u003c\/em\u003e is a story of hope and \u003cb\u003eredemption, of humanity and growth\u003c\/b\u003e... both intimate and universal in scope. I loved this compelling read and its \u003cb\u003ecomplex, flawed, but deeply human characters\u003c\/b\u003e' – \u003cb\u003eAddison Armstrong\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Light of Luna Park\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455772311788,"sku":"9781789545388","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/818-b3J-aEL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774797880","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-hidden-child-by-louise-fein-9781789545388","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}