The Foundling | 
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!
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pickAbsolutely captivating. Beautiful, descriptive writing that didn‘t drag. It‘s got characters you‘ll love, some you‘ll hate, and some you‘ll be rooting for despite yourself. Not the last book I‘ll read from Stacey Hall. This was probably my favorite book out of our group reads! Going in the mail this weekend. 5/5 #litsylovewritesnbooks #litsylovereads #adventrecommends
pickThis one wasn‘t as good as the Familiars but I still found it a pleasure to read
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I may have forgotten how to read without timing myself and highlighting certain words. This feels weird. #ScarathlonHangOver
Hoping to finish this one today and pass it on!
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“The landscape of my life had been rubbed away and painted over anew, and I was only beginning to grow used to it.”
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Enjoying a much needed quiet afternoon ❤️ and hopefully a nap!!
Getting in a few pages in while I can! I hope you all are having a great Saturday. Continued Prayers for all affected by Hurricane Ian 🙏🏻
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pickFinished this earlier this week. The US title is The Lost Orphan. But I love the UK versions of her books so much more!
Bessie drops her daughter off at the foundling hospital the day after she was born. She saves up money for 6 years to get her daughter back. But when she shows up her daughters gone!
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This was put in the mail today Misty.
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pickThe second book by Stacey Halls and I enjoyed this even more than The Familiars which is saying something! The structure and point of view change work really well to keep you guessing at the characters‘ next moves. The whole storyline of a woman giving up a baby and then going back years later to collect her and she‘s already been collected, is brilliant. Easy to empathise with all the characters despite their being morally grey. Recommend!
pickAnother book club choice and this was such a great read. I loved it from the very start. It‘s further peaked my interest in Georgian Britain and the cast of characters and story were brilliant
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
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pickStacey Halls has to be my all time favourite author 😍
Historical fiction at its finest 👌
pickIt's opening day #LitsyLoveSpringSwap @Jari-chan thank you so so much for the wonderful box of goodies. I love the books - perfect choices thank you. The tea sounds amazing, making a cuppa now. You've really spoiled me thank you so much 💓
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pickA story about mothers and all it means to love & care for a child. But what makes you a mother? Set against the backdrop of Georgian London, Halls has created a heartbreaking story about two women from different classes doing 'the right thing'. Halls will be an author I watch & wait for her next historic novel. History is made accessible by Halls & I have never enjoyed historical fiction like I do when written by her.
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Last day of working from home as colleges return on Monday so making sure I take a lunch break and read a few pages. This book has me gripped already. I really like Stacey Halls style of writing and storytelling, she will definitely be an author I watch for new books 📚
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pickBess takes her newborn, Clara, to London‘s Foundling Hospital fully intending to go back for her when she is able. Six years later Bess goes to claim her and is told that she already has, the day after Clara was left. Who took her, and why? Loved this! Emotional and atmospheric story of London in the 1750s.
pickA serious book hangover was approaching after my last great read, which was also quite intense. This was the perfect antidote; historical fiction which wasn‘t at all challenging but kept my attention. A good story well told, perfect lockdown #2 comfort reading! (Very confused by the cover blurb comparison to Hilary Mantel though, I have to say...)
1 depends on the book, and if someone wants to read it. I both keep and give away.
2. Tagged book or The Familiars by same author.
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pickThis was a good book. Historical fiction set in 1754 it features London's Foundling Hospital. Very atmospheric. ⭐⭐⭐
pickStacey Halls second novel is just as indulgent as her first, I read it much quicker than other books of the same length; Her writing just flows. I loved the character development, and thought the ending of the story was beautiful, and couldn‘t have been more perfect. Like her first book, I found this educational also, I had never heard of The Foundling Hospital before reading this, and now I have been researching more into its history. Great read!
pick“The Foundling” is a historical story set in Georgian London. This was my favourite read of the year so far and I think it‘ll be difficult to beat. The story is atmospheric, the characters are strong and the history is fascinating too. It‘s 5 stars from me!
My full review is up on my blog now 📚
pickThis has a different name in the US (The Lost Child). I LOVED THIS BOOK!! I think I‘m becoming a bit of a Stacey Halls fan, to be honest. Bess Bright leaves her daughter at the Foundling Hospital with the intention of reclaiming her when she‘s older. 6 years later she goes back for her, and it transpires that she was collected the day after Bess left her - by Bess! So the mystery is: who took her, and where is she? Such a good book - read it!!
Have entered to win this on #Readersfirst Wish me luck 🤞 🍀 📚 📖
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I loved this story! I was looking forward to reading this book so was very pleased when it became available by way of a competition on #Pigeonhole. It‘s beautifully and atmospherically written with some wonderful and realistic characters. The Foundling is such an immersing read, so much so I was easily transported to Georgian London and I became totally absorbed into Bess‘ and Alexandra‘s individual stories. I was gripped from beginning to end.
I have loads of books on the go at the moment, as well as lots of pol sci articles! Finished two this week, both pretty good, hope to finish the rest along with the tagged (which I am reading with Pigeonhole) next week.
Our last european trip as EU citizens 😩 🇪🇺 ♥
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Reading this via #Pigeonhole
Just got this email from about Stacey Hall's new book.
Anyone know anything about this The Pigeonhole app? I have entered to become part of this and downloaded the app and it seems they do this with other books. 📚📖
I so have a total #covercrush for this #coverreveal !!
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