# The Child

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- Book: [The Child](https://www.bookquiver.com/fiona-barton/the-child) ([The Child.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/fiona-barton/the-child.md))
- Authors: [Fiona Barton](https://www.bookquiver.com/fiona-barton)
- Publisher: Transworld Digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7352-693-8
- Published: 2017-06-29
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, AND RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ' Clever and compelling. You'll love The Child ' Clare Mackintosh , author of LET ME LIE When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers it's impossible to ignore. For one woman, it's a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her. For another, it reveals the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered. And for the third, a journalist, it's the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth. The Child's story will be told. If you love Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena, you'll love The Child ! ******** 'An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a long-buried secret. An absolutely fabulous read - I loved it!' Shari Lapena , author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR 'Tense, tantalising and ultimately very satisfying . . . definitely one of the year's must-reads' Lee Child 'A brilliant page-turner.' Closer ' This expertly executed thriller , full of gritty authentic detail , is made even better by a killer twist that will catch you off guard.' Sunday Mirror Readers are gripped by The Child : 'A cleverly woven mystery thriller of loss, guilt, infatuation and long-held secrets, with sneaky twists and an ending that will take your breath away .' FIVE-STAR Review 'Brilliant. I was glued to this book the whole way through.' FIVE-STAR Review 'An outstanding read' FIVE-STAR Review 'I found myself reaching for it in the middle of the night , just to find out what happened next. I shall be reading more by Fiona Barton.' FIVE-STAR Review 'A wonderfully written book with a killer twist ending .' FIVE-STAR Review Read Fiona Barton's other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW, THE SUSPECT, LOCAL GONE MISSING and TALKING TO STRANGERS.