The Child

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''Clever and compelling. You''ll love THE CHILD'' Clare Mackintosh, author of LET ME LIE

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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.


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''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

Read Fiona Barton''s other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW, THE SUSPECT and LOCAL GONE MISSING. COMING SOON: the brand new compelling standout thriller TALKING TO STRANGERS is available to pre-order now.