The Hidden Child by Louise Fein

The Hidden Child

Louise Fein

480 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative sad medium-paced

Description

In this new historical novel by the author of Daughter of the Reich, Londoners Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have wealth, status, and a happy marriage—but the 1929 financial crash is looming, and they’re harboring a terrible, shameful secret. How fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 70%
informative 62%
challenging 48%
dark 33%
tense 33%
reflective 18%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 21% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.76

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