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Dreading the worst - that Clara has died in care - the last thing she expects to hear is that her daughter has already been reclaimed - by her. Rachel on Latest Reads: I Know What I Saw Imran Mahmood. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at Londons Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known.Rachel on Latest Reads: Dog Rose Dirt Jen Williams.Linda Boa on Latest Reads: Rites Of Spring Anders De La Motte.It certainly left a very positive impression upon finishing the book. It was the ideal way to end both Bess and Alexandra’s story, even if some might say it was a little convenient. The Foundling About the Book: From the bestselling author of The Familiars, and set against the vibrant backdrop of Georgian London, The Foundling explores families, secrets, class, equality, power and the meaning of motherhood. Journeys in Publishing: Believe Me Not – My Debut journey, with Natalie Chandler. It did not contain a huge amount of drama or tension and perhaps it could be described as somewhat understated, but for me it felt perfect.You can purchase The Foundling (Zaffre) Here. Old London comes to life and the practices there are intriguingly compelling, overall this is a novel to savour. My historical fiction tastes are a bit eclectic- not my favourite genre but I always seem to find the gems and The Foundling is certainly that – a richly layered, beautifully descriptive novel that holds you in its grip throughout.Ī story of motherhood with a literary twist, Stacey Halls sets her scenes with intuitive grace then creates characters you care about and a story that is both haunting and utterly riveting. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London’s Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known. Her life is turned upside down as she tries to find out who has taken her little girl – and why. Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Manilla Press (6 Feb. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London’s Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known.ĭreading the worst – that Clara has died in care – the last thing she expects to hear is that her daughter has already been reclaimed – by her.

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