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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.

About the Author

Stacey Halls was born in 1989 and grew up in Rossendale, Lancashire. She studied journalism at the University of Central Lancashire and has written for publications including the Guardian, Stylist, Psychologies, the Independent, the Sun and Fabulous. Her first book, The Familiars, was the bestselling debut hardback novel of 2019, won a Betty Trask Award and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards' Debut Book of the Year. The Foundling is her second novel.

Reviews

If you loved The Familiars, then you won't be disappointed by The Foundling. A gripping and moving read
*Libby Page, bestselling author of The Lido*

Pacy, highly atmospheric and tantalisingly gripping from the very first page. The strands of tense and devastating maternal conflict are acutely observed and beautifully sustained throughout the book. Stacey really has created warm and memorable characters, drawn with great sympathy and understanding, who deliver a taut and riveting read. With rich storytelling and a compelling narrative, The Foundling is subtle, satisfying and intensely moving; a fabulous example of great historical fiction
*Laura Carlin, author of The Wicked Cometh*

The Foundling dragged me along in its narrative wake. Another gripping, immersive, intelligent work of historical fiction from the bestselling author of The Familiars
*Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies*

It was a privilege to read The Foundling. I really couldn't stop turning the pages as Stacey's beautiful writing drew a compelling tale of love and hope from the vivid streets of Georgian London
*Sonia Velton, author of Blackberry & Wild Rose*

A masterpiece of storytelling - a perfect, captivating mystery that expands to ask big questions about love and motherhood, all while maintaining the breathless pace of a thriller, and the stunningly vivid and well-researched detail of the very best historical fiction. I can't recommend it highly enough
*Katie Lowe, author of The Furies*

I was completely swept up in this novel. It's crammed with vivid and engaging characters, there's a beautiful sense of place, revealing hidden aspects of Georgian life. And the central mystery of a missing child gradually plays out as a tenderly observed study of grief and loss, while offering the possibility that love will indeed find a way
*Amanda Mason, author of The Wayward Girls*

Beautiful and captivating
*Candis*

If you enjoy Mindhunter levels of suspense, you'll love it
*Cosmopolitan.co.uk*

The Foundling is a ripping yarn with real heart and depth
*Sun Business Post*

Stacey Halls is back with another mesmerising story
*Yahoo Lifestyle*