Louise Fein is the author of Daughter of the Reich, which has been published in thirteen territories, the international bestseller The Hidden Child, and The London Bookshop Affair. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from St Mary's University. She lives in Surrey, UK, with her family.
"Fein fashions an affecting historical novel by weaving together
themes of eugenics, epilepsy, PTSD, and the crash of 1929.... A
good choice for readers who enjoy 20th-century historical fiction,
Fein's novel is well researched.... The classism and racism
fundamental to eugenics come through clearly, as do the
heartbreaking consequences of a child's serious illness." --
Library Journal"The Hidden Child is a heart-wrenching depiction of
a golden couple in the 1920s.... Shocking, emotive, and compelling,
but ultimately a story of hope. I loved it." -- Deborah Carr, USA
Today bestselling author of The Poppy Field "From the first pages
of Louise Fein's The Hidden Child, cracks appear in the
picture-perfect veneer of the Hamilton family. I found myself
tangled in the complicated web of Eleanor and Edward's marriage,
and filled with both dread and hope for their daughter Mabel. Full
of surprises, The Hidden Child takes us into the heart of a 1930s
marriage as Eleanor and Edward navigate the boundaries of class,
family ties, and the overwhelming fear of bringing moral shame into
the light. A bittersweet tale that will keep you turning the pages
until the wee hours to see what happens next." -- Laura Morelli,
USA Today bestselling author of The Night Portrait"A family torn
apart by misconceptions and forced to face their biggest fears, The
Hidden Child is a meticulously researched, brave and timely look
into the deep-seated prejudices that drove entire nations." --
Serena Burdick, bestselling author of The Girls with No Names"An
acutely observed and heart-breaking story. Louise Fein has a rare
talent for immersing readers in her characters' stories and
inviting us to decide what we would do. Her writing is pacy, warm
and engaging, and she has become one of my new favorite authors."
-- Gill Paul, bestselling author of Another Woman's Husband and
upcoming release The Collector's Daughter"Louise Fein has done it
again! At its core, The Hidden Child is a story of hope and
redemption, of humanity and growth. Charting one family as it
navigates trauma from the first world war, the impending
depression, and the rising eugenics movement that will give rise to
Hitler's "Final Solution," The Hidden Child is both intimate and
universal in scope. I loved this compelling read and its complex,
flawed, but deeply human characters." -- Addison Armstrong, author
of The Light of Luna Park"Filled with suspense, clever twists, and
fascinating historical details, The Hidden Child is an absorbing
story about the transformative power of love. Louise Fein has
created a nuanced portrait of a family in crisis, and with every
passing page of this book, I became more and more committed to
rooting for the main character, a woman who finds her voice as she
fights for her child's survival. This book is firmly rooted in
Interwar England, but it contains the timeless message that the
only real path to redemption is through the truth." -- Elise
Hooper, author of Fast Girls"Louise Fein's The Hidden Child is a
poignant rendering of love and motherhood, human frailty and
redemption, exquisitely told against the backdrop of the
unthinkable. A heroine for the ages, Eleanor Hamilton's predicament
will tear your heart apart while her resolve is a testament to the
power of intuition. 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, author of The Chanel
Sisters"The Hidden Child is wonderfully spun through prose that is
at times lyrical and poetic but always clear and forward moving. I
was completely under its spell in this powerful, engaging, and
ultimately heart-warming story." -- Gill Thompson, author of The
Ocean's Between Us and The Child on Platform One"Set in the wake of
the First World War, this well-researched story examines the
eugenics movement through the eyes of one of its leading
advocates.... A most enjoyable novel and a worthy follow-up to
Fein's fantastic debut." -- Fiona Mitchell, author of The Maid's
Room and The Swap"The Hidden Child is simultaneously heart-breaking
and heart-warming as we witness the love of a mother determined to
rescue her child from the 'monster' that is epilepsy, a disease
that even today strikes fear and shame. The story is all the more
poignant since the author writes from the deeply personal
experience of having a child who suffered so terribly from the
disease. A 'must read'." -- Liz Trenow, author of The Forgotten
Seamstress"Another stunning book by Louise Fein! A captivating
story with beautifully drawn characters and an intriguing plot--a
must-read for historical fiction fans." -- Andie Newton,
bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach"Told in stunning
detail ... this novel moves forward with a plot that compels the
reader to continue page after page. Inspired by the author's own
family experience, the well-formed characters vividly illuminate
the ethical issues of an era laced with prejudice and fear....
Highly recommended." -- Historical Novels Review"Combining the most
beautiful writing with meticulous research, and a deeply layered
story that will keep you reading well into the night, The Hidden
Child is a stunning novel. From the very start, I was immersed in
the world of Eleanor, Edward, and little Mabel. I felt with them,
lived with them, and will be thinking about them for a very long
time to come." -- Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in Bombay"An
astonishing story about an aspect of British history that's long
been swept under the carpet - surprising, moving and poignant." --
Frances Quinn, author of The Smallest Man"Another truly fabulous
read: both absorbing and enlightening. All the characters are
well-drawn, all the dilemmas are sympathetic, and the pacing is
spot-on. Eugenics might be a dark subject matter but The Hidden
Child is also suffused with empathy and hope. Relevant, passionate
and powerful, it's a book to be savored then talked about again and
again." -- Lizzie Page, author of When I Was Yours"Louise Fein's
Daughter of the Reich is so real--a beautifully written and
emotional wrenching journey into World War II tumult and tragedy.
Amazingly, this novel is both sweeping and intimate. Although the
book brings history to life, its dynamic characters present a
timely truth we should all grasp and embrace: We must stand up
against those who preach hate."
-- Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's
Secret
"Fein shows the slow twisting of the people in Hetty's city,
suggesting parallels in the United States today, which book
discussion groups can parse out into fuller understanding." --
Library Journal on Daughter of the Reich"Louise Fein's Daughter of
the Reich spins childhood innocence shattered, the tendency for
society to carry us along in wrong directions, and the importance
of standing up against tyranny in ways small and large into an
absorbing, heart-wrenching story of love and letting go--and a
lesson for us all." -- Meg Waite Clayton, New York Times
bestselling author of The Last Train to London"By far, Daughter of
The Reich is one of the most unique World War II stories that I
have read, and in full honesty, I couldn't help but love the
story... a beautifully written story, filled with some hard to
swallow pills, but nonetheless, it is a beautiful story--a story in
which you wouldn't want to put down until the end." -- Manhattan
Book Review"Revelatory and harrowing with touches of grace...the
characterizations are well done, with the lovers and Hetty's
relationship with her beloved brother particularly well rendered.
An extraordinary debut novel. Bravo!"
-- Historical Novel Society on Daughter of the Reich"Daughter of
the Reich is a captivating story on finding love and realizing that
what your family has led you to believe may not really be as
justice filled as it tries to appear...Daughter of the Reich is one
of those important stories that need to be shared. It's that story
of fighting for what you believe in. For defying those who would
have you become some twisted version of yourself. For finding love
and growing from it. It may be a difficult read, but that's what
makes it worthwhile." -- The Nerd Daily on Daughter of the Reich"An
addictive, heart-filled, crucial read for our times--reminding us
why it's so imperative never to forget history and providing a
cautionary tale about what will happen if we do."
-- Jenna Blum, New York Times and internationally bestselling
author of Those Who Save Us on Daughter of the Reich
"I adored this book because not only is it beautifully written, it
also tells a familiar story from a very unfamiliar perspective:
that of a naïve German teenager caught up in the rise of Nazism,
and her gradual realization of the inhumanity driven by Aryan
fanaticism. Louise Fein's characters help us understand how so many
people were taken in by Nazi propaganda, and the terrible,
heartbreaking dilemmas they faced trying to protect the people they
loved. This is historical fiction at its absolute best."
-- Liz Trenow, New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten
Seamstress on Daughter of the Reich"I couldn't believe it when I
read that this is a debut, because it's so skillfully written. We
feel Hetty's character development through the pages; the
scene-setting and historical background are unobtrusive but utterly
convincing. This is an important subject to write about and I
learned a lot, but above all it is a powerful, unforgettable love
story."
-- Gill Paul, bestselling author of The Secret Wife on Daughter of
the Reich"The Hidden Child explores a dark chapter in history
through the moving and deeply compelling battle of one mother to
save her daughter's life. Eleanor Hamilton is such a brilliant
heroine, her love for her daughter Mabel so touching, the fear of
what will happen to both of them so real, that I found myself
racing through the pages until the very end. A truly wonderful
novel!" -- Nikola Scott, author of Summer of Secrets
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