The Love Child Author:Rachel Hore What happens when long-buried secrets come to light? — When Alice Copeman falls pregnant at just 19, her father and stepmother force her to give up the baby. Alice didn't want to give her child away and for years all she thinks about is the child and the young soldier father who will never have the chance to know his daughter. — Childless coup... more »le Edith and Philip Burns feel their life is complete when secretly adopt a baby girl called Irene. However, Irene knows she is different to other children...
Later in her life, Irene struggles to define a career and finds work in London. Meanwhile, Alice has embarked upon a pioneering medical career. Eventually, their extraordinary stories intertwine...
Rachel Hore's The Love Child is a tender and thought-provoking novel that evokes changing attitudes about love, family, separation, hope and despair.The unmissable brand new novel from Rachel Hore, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Last Letter Home, a Richard and Judy 2018 Book Club pick.
PRAISE FOR RACHEL HORE: Compelling, engrossing and moving; a perfect holiday indulgence - SANTA MONTEFIORE. Fascinating, hugely readable - JUDY FINNIGAN. An elegiac tale of wartime love and secrets- Telegraph. A tender and thoughtful tale - Sunday Mirror. Plenty of delicious detail and a satisfying mystery at its heart. -Woman & Home. 'Pitched perfectly for a holiday read - Guardian. Another of this year's top offerings - Daily Mail.« less