Dear Child A Novel
Dear Child A Novel by Romy Hausmann, published by Flatiron Books on August 24, 2021, is a psychological thriller that delves into the harrowing experience of a woman who escapes captivity. The narrative begins with her flight from a windowless shack in the woods, only to find that her troubles are far from over. Claiming to be Lena, a girl who vanished 14 years ago, she faces skepticism from her family, who insist she is not their daughter. This unsettling premise sets the stage for a complex exploration of identity and trauma.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale filled with twists and suspense as Lena struggles to reclaim her life while grappling with the shadows of her past. The story unfolds through the eyes of those around her, including a little girl who holds secrets and a father desperate for answers. With themes of mystery and psychological tension, Dear Child invites readers to ponder the nature of truth and the lengths one will go to escape their past. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English.
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“[A] tantalizingly disturbing debut…As enthralling as it is thought-provoking.” –New York Times Book Review
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A woman held captive finally escapes—but can she ever really get away?
Gone Girl meets Room in this page-turning, #1 internationally bestselling thriller.
A windowless shack in the woods. A dash to safety. But when a woman finally escapes her captor, the end of the story is only the beginning of her nightmare.
She says her name is Lena. Lena, who disappeared without a trace 14 years prior. She fits the profile. She has the distinctive scar. But her family swears that she isn’t their Lena.
The little girl who escaped the woods with her knows things she isn’t sharing, and Lena’s devastated father is trying to piece together details that don’t quite fit. Lena is desperate to begin again, but something tells her that her tormentor still wants to get back what belongs to him…and that she may not be able to truly escape until the whole truth about what happened in the woods finally emerges.
Twisty, suspenseful, and psychologically clever, Romy Hausmann’s Dear Child is a captivating thriller with all the ingredients of a breakout hit.
“Chilling, original and mesmerizing.” —David Baldacci
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