Books . Dreading the worst - that Clara has died in care - the last thing she expects to hear is that her daughter has already been reclaimed - by her. That is exactly what I have found myself doing with Stacey Halls new book, The Familiars. The Foundling is a lush, enthralling and lingering read that left me speechless. Sign in Account & Lists Account & Lists Returns & Orders Try Prime Cart. Two women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything . Six years after leaving her newborn, Clara, at London’s Foundling Hospital, young Bess Bright returns to reclaim the illegitimate daughter she has never really known. . 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. She has always been fascinated by the Pendle witches. Many thanks to Tracy Fenton for my blog tour invite and review copy of the book. I'm delighted to be sharing my review today as part of the blog tour for The Foundling by Stacey Halls. Dreading the worst–that Clara has died in care–the last thing she expects to hear is that her daughter has already been reclaimed. Title: The Foundling Author: Stacey Hall Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Manilla Press (6 Feb. 2020) From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars Two women, bound by a child, and a secret that will change everything . The Foundling: Halls, Stacey: Amazon.com.au: Books. Her first book The Familiars was the bestselling debut novel of 2019. She studied journalism at the University of Central Lancashire and moved to London aged 21. To book tickets, click the link below. London, 1754. The Foundling is her highly anticipated second novel. There are times when I get absolutely giddy over a book that Ive just finished, so much so that I start babbling to my neighbors, call up family members, talk about it to strangers in stores despite their strange looks as though Ive lost my mind. Try Prime Hello. Stacey Halls will be returning to the Valley to launch her newest novel on the 11th February, 6:30pm. Ms. It is very different from her debut novel, The Familiars, but again Halls has infused this story with her exquisite, pitch-perfect prose, luring me in slowly until the world outside this novel no longer existed. Her life is turned upside down as she tries to find out who has taken her little girl–and why. This is a free event however, booking is required as space is limited. Stacey Halls grew up in Rossendale, Lancashire, as the daughter of market traders. . Halls has once again created a masterpiece. Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London's Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known. London, 1754. London, 1754. What's this book about? Six years after leaving her illegitimate daughter Clara at London's Foundling Hospital, Bess Bright returns to reclaim the child she has never known. Skip to main content. .…