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I’ve heard a lot of good things about this author and based on this extract I’m sure they are all...
I was instantly mesmerised by the cover of this book. Then I read the first look and it was so...
This isn’t my typical genre but I was curious to read this. The cover initially drew my attention...
“The babies were wrapped like presents ready to be given” from this first line Stacey Halls has...
The cover is colourful and the blurb is colourful for that historic period . I loved the last...
Intriguing story. The cover really draws you in and makes you wonder what this story is about....
Knowing this is a Stacy Halls book I just know this will be great The character of Bess seem so...
First I was surprised and happy find finally something good and I had good feeling with this...
This seems absolutely amazing. Being pregnant myself With my first I can’t bare to think how the...
My first first impression was wow-look at that cover! It’s so in keeping with the time the book...
I do enjoy a historical story now and again and I often read mystery/crime stories but not the...
I wasn’t initally drawn in by the cover but reading the blurb enticed me to read the first look...
Heard a lot about this one and really enjoyed her other novel. This sounds brilliant, I cannot...
I loved Stacey Halls’ debut book, The Familiars, so I naturally went into reading this first...
I love reading historical fiction so this book looks right up my street!! I love the aspect of...
This is not my genre however this is such an intriguing story and written in a very accessible...
This book is completely out of my comfort zone, but it sounds brilliant. The storyline sounds...
From the cover this isn’t the type of book I would normally choose, however this book had me...
The cover was very captivating with all the colours and I loved the idea of the woman in the cage...
This sounds like a really interesting story that could transport me to another world, time and...
I loved Stacey Halls’ first novel ‘The Familiars’ so I really wanted to read her next one. It...
Doesn’t sound like my type of book as I don’t like ones based so far in the past. I like to be...
I loved the first chapter of this books as it really made me feel for Bess and Clara and the...
Imagine having to give your child away as it wasn't politically correct in those days to have a...
I was aware of the Foundling hospital, and since I saw a small, sad exhibition to do with it, I...
The narrative voice is immediately engaging, and the author makes us sympathise with and root for...
I don't usually read books which are set so far in the past but after reading the First Look, it...
Wow! I love the mystery that is hinted from the blurb! Who took Bess’ baby? Will we ever know? I...
My Mum has read The Familiars, and enjoyed it, and i enjoy historical fiction also, so am...
A much older who dunnit mystery, imagine abandoning a child then to go back to try and make the...
The gritty London cesspit comes alive in this historic family drama. Young woman Bess must give...
The Foundling is a beautifully written story with complex often desperate characters. The author...
A wonderfully emotional start. Having children of my own I would feel the tears aside read the...
Stacey Halls brings to life such strong women, I can't wait to read more about Bess and what...
This is a beautifully written story. I can feel the pain jumping out from the pages alone. I...
I am currently reading the Familiars and it is nice to see that the jacket keeps the same theme...
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