The Foundling

In "The Foundling" (اللقيطة), Stacey Halls paints a vivid picture of 1754 London. Bess Bright, a young unmarried mother, is forced to leave her newborn daughter, Clara, at the Foundling Hospital, promising to return when she earns enough. Six years later, after tireless labor, Bess returns for Clara, only to be told that her daughter was already claimed years ago—by a woman claiming to be Bess herself. Meanwhile, Alexandra, a wealthy and reclusive woman, harbors a quiet life bound by rigid secrets. As their lives collide, the novel examines the bounds of maternal love, class divides, and the length a mother will go to reclaim her child.

To experience a poignant historical narrative exploring the strength of motherhood, class struggles, and the power of love against systemized adversity.

Fans of historical fiction, readers drawn to stories about maternal bonds and secrets, and anyone who enjoys immersive, character-driven dramas.