The Hidden Child

The Hidden Child by Louise Fein is a heart-wrenching tale of love, family and the struggle to survive. In 1929, Eleanor and Edward Hamilton appear to have the perfect life, but beneath the surface, they are hiding a devastating secret. When their young daughter Mabel begins to suffer from debilitating seizures, they must confront the uncomfortable truth that she has epilepsy - a condition that threatens to destroy their carefully constructed world.

The Hamiltons' lives are turned upside down as they are forced to hide their daughter away in order to protect their husband's reputation and career. As they navigate this treacherous new reality, they must also confront the dark secrets of their past and the true nature of their husband's work in the eugenics movement. Will they be able to fight for their family, or will the truth destroy them?

This poignant and thought-provoking novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit, love, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a terrifying turning point in history. With grace and compassion, Fein tells the story of one family's struggle to survive, and the importance of standing up for what we believe in, no matter the cost.