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Forgotten Child
Will she ever find a home where she can belong?
The dramatic new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of LOST ANGEL.
ALONE
Jennifer Lavender was a lonely child. She always felt like second best and desperately craved her parents love.
ADOPTED
When Jenny learns she was adopted everything falls into place. But her dream of finding her real family can never be fulfilled - her mother died alone giving birth.
ABANDONED
Now a grown woman, she attempts to fill her void by marrying Marcos. For a while she feels loved, but when the police show up at their door Jenny realises that her marriage is not what it seemed. Destitute, she is forced to move away and start again.
ASTOUNDED
While adjusting to her new life by the sea, Jenny meets a young woman who will change her life forever. Together they search for the truth, but what they discover may be more than they can bear.
The dramatic new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of LOST ANGEL.
ALONE
Jennifer Lavender was a lonely child. She always felt like second best and desperately craved her parents love.
ADOPTED
When Jenny learns she was adopted everything falls into place. But her dream of finding her real family can never be fulfilled - her mother died alone giving birth.
ABANDONED
Now a grown woman, she attempts to fill her void by marrying Marcos. For a while she feels loved, but when the police show up at their door Jenny realises that her marriage is not what it seemed. Destitute, she is forced to move away and start again.
ASTOUNDED
While adjusting to her new life by the sea, Jenny meets a young woman who will change her life forever. Together they search for the truth, but what they discover may be more than they can bear.
499 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2010
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August 10, 2020
I thought this book would be of a certain type from the cover and it was. Nice (but extremely dim) girl overcomes adversity. It was a page turner but the message that women should look after their men to keep themselves safe seemed to be the theme - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!
January 12, 2023
Really enjoyed this. Not as predictable as some of Kitty’s stories can be. Good storyline
March 8, 2024
A book i couldn’t put down .
February 13, 2017
I usually avoid these "sob story" type of books at all costs but having been given this by a well meaning friend, felt obliged to read it.
Although the story line was ok, the characters were all stereotyped either "bad" or sickly sweet, and the style of writing was so old fashioned!! I felt as though I was reading my Jackie mag from the 70's.
I won't be reading any others like this no matter how many I am given.
Although the story line was ok, the characters were all stereotyped either "bad" or sickly sweet, and the style of writing was so old fashioned!! I felt as though I was reading my Jackie mag from the 70's.
I won't be reading any others like this no matter how many I am given.
February 18, 2014
I struggled at the beginning. It made me feel uneasy at first not knowing where it was headed. I hadn't read anything about it before starting. I'm so glad I persevered. I enjoyed it. An easy book that flowed well. I'll certainly look out for more books by this author.
September 2, 2015
could not put this book down read it in a couple days. so intriguing with an interesting plot and u can really imagine the people and places. the characters were strong and relatable and I did not predict the ending which is very rare! love reading kitty neale im already reading another :)
June 7, 2022
Jenny was a young girl who always felt shut out by her mother, she wasn’t popular and didn’t have much of a joyful childhood, she had a brother who she’s always adored but for reasons she never understood he hated her. Jenny one day takes the courage and moves on from the life that was bringing her sadness.
I had mixed feelings about this book throughout. At first I was reading it to pass time then suddenly I started to enjoy it. I liked that Jenny was starting to stand her ground and become her own person! It was sad to see that she had to figure out life so young but she was doing a decent job at it. The book does cover some sensitive topics but it does a good job at warning/hinting the reader.
I think why I got irritated with the book was that for a moment it felt like the story was just teasing for too long, you know when there’s some sort of secret or plot twist coming along but I felt that the author took too long to drop it, it got to a point I was over the hints and just wanted to find out. Then all of a sudden the book seemed completely rushed? To avoid spoilers I won’t say exactly when but it was to do with her husband and I just felt let down by the book! I felt like everything from there was just dragging on.
The story of her in Ireland was sweet but that also became quite underwhelming as I started to figure out what was going on but it wasn’t in an exciting way it was predictable where the story was going on and then the ending? Yeah that annoyed me so much, I felt like the book was being so slow at times to just end like that, barely an epilogue.
It had a lot of potential but I didn’t end up enjoying it, I was excited to move onto the next read but there was so enjoyable parts in the book and I hope someone enjoys it more than me xx
I had mixed feelings about this book throughout. At first I was reading it to pass time then suddenly I started to enjoy it. I liked that Jenny was starting to stand her ground and become her own person! It was sad to see that she had to figure out life so young but she was doing a decent job at it. The book does cover some sensitive topics but it does a good job at warning/hinting the reader.
I think why I got irritated with the book was that for a moment it felt like the story was just teasing for too long, you know when there’s some sort of secret or plot twist coming along but I felt that the author took too long to drop it, it got to a point I was over the hints and just wanted to find out. Then all of a sudden the book seemed completely rushed? To avoid spoilers I won’t say exactly when but it was to do with her husband and I just felt let down by the book! I felt like everything from there was just dragging on.
The story of her in Ireland was sweet but that also became quite underwhelming as I started to figure out what was going on but it wasn’t in an exciting way it was predictable where the story was going on and then the ending? Yeah that annoyed me so much, I felt like the book was being so slow at times to just end like that, barely an epilogue.
It had a lot of potential but I didn’t end up enjoying it, I was excited to move onto the next read but there was so enjoyable parts in the book and I hope someone enjoys it more than me xx
January 18, 2022
I fought the urge to DNF this book the entire way through. Proud of myself, but questioning whether it was worth it.
First off, Delia (the mother) is one of the worst POV’s I’ve ever read from. She is childish, manipulative, cruel, selfish, and I had zero sympathy or trust for her throughout this entire story. The first 100 pages are dreadful, all because of Delia. Most hated character so far in 2022.
The whole story felt distant and dated. The plot points were stale (running away, marrying a gang leader, finding a lost twin due to fate and dreams).
The main character- whose name I literally can’t remember- was such a plain, bland, female MC. She was totally reactive and hardly took any action.
To be fair, she is only a teenager throughout the book, but it’s not enough of an excuse.
Also, everything felt over explained. Every verb or line of dialogue was explained in simple terms right after, as if it wasn’t obvious already. Very annoying, the book probably could’ve been 350 pages rather than 500
First off, Delia (the mother) is one of the worst POV’s I’ve ever read from. She is childish, manipulative, cruel, selfish, and I had zero sympathy or trust for her throughout this entire story. The first 100 pages are dreadful, all because of Delia. Most hated character so far in 2022.
The whole story felt distant and dated. The plot points were stale (running away, marrying a gang leader, finding a lost twin due to fate and dreams).
The main character- whose name I literally can’t remember- was such a plain, bland, female MC. She was totally reactive and hardly took any action.
To be fair, she is only a teenager throughout the book, but it’s not enough of an excuse.
Also, everything felt over explained. Every verb or line of dialogue was explained in simple terms right after, as if it wasn’t obvious already. Very annoying, the book probably could’ve been 350 pages rather than 500
September 14, 2021
This book was full of surprises! This girl that had been brought up by a mother that despised her but her father loved her, to then find out she was adopted. Then to get married to a man who had a successful business and get pregnant to find out he was actually a thief, when he died, and then lost her baby!
She goes to find her real mothers grave, who died giving birth to her, to be sent on a wild goose chase by her adoptive father. But she finds everything and more on her journey!
The ending is shockingly brilliant! What a book!
It’s not a popular book that everyone raves about but it is definitely one that deserves the recognition of an amazing read!
She goes to find her real mothers grave, who died giving birth to her, to be sent on a wild goose chase by her adoptive father. But she finds everything and more on her journey!
The ending is shockingly brilliant! What a book!
It’s not a popular book that everyone raves about but it is definitely one that deserves the recognition of an amazing read!
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October 11, 2024
This book was a good story however I did find it a bit difficult to get into. I personally felt like the beginning was a bit slow however once it got going you could get into it. It definitely got “better” (probably not the best choice of words) towards the end. By the end of the book it became addictive and something I could’ve easily gotten into if the beginning weren’t so slow but otherwise it is an incredible book.
October 14, 2024
An amazing story about a girl and then a women have ups and downs in her life but never knowing exactly who she was
Being adopted and a mother who hated her and a father who loved her
She had struggles and heartache and eventually find out that she had a twin Sister and finding out her adopted father was her really father
A fantastic read
Being adopted and a mother who hated her and a father who loved her
She had struggles and heartache and eventually find out that she had a twin Sister and finding out her adopted father was her really father
A fantastic read
September 29, 2017
lovely book coud not put it down
lovely book could not put it down xx
was suprised by ending xx love reading these books by kitty neale x
lovely book could not put it down xx
was suprised by ending xx love reading these books by kitty neale x
June 3, 2018
Great story!
Loved this book. Could not put it down. Had to find out what happened to Jenny in the end. Hoped she found happiness.
Loved this book. Could not put it down. Had to find out what happened to Jenny in the end. Hoped she found happiness.
September 4, 2018
Book Club - Book #1
January 2, 2019
Great read
Loved it and was completely off track about the ending, but LOVED it. I would definitely recommend this book to read.
Loved it and was completely off track about the ending, but LOVED it. I would definitely recommend this book to read.
January 9, 2019
forgotten child
3.5 stars. I would of some for but at times it was dragging with the same old thing from chapter to chapter.
3.5 stars. I would of some for but at times it was dragging with the same old thing from chapter to chapter.
July 7, 2019
Easy beach read
September 28, 2019
Read at a stretch and was really struck by how it ended ❤️
October 15, 2019
The first book I've read by her. I enjoyed it and didn't see the final twist coming at all, which was a nice surprise.
March 4, 2020
Predictable. Not my favourite style of writing.
April 20, 2020
I just adore Kitty Neale booms you can not go wrong with her books, brilliant reads.
June 28, 2020
Couldn’t put it down!
September 10, 2020
A wonderful read.
October 3, 2020
Not my mind of story
Once I start a book I always finish reading it. I think the story was overly long. Guess I prefer history based novels.
Once I start a book I always finish reading it. I think the story was overly long. Guess I prefer history based novels.
October 22, 2020
Very good
December 27, 2020
Loved the book and it made me reflect on some similarities in my own life and gave me food for thought
January 25, 2021
Beautiful book had to carry on could not put down
April 14, 2021
Good story but not written in a way that appealed to me. I did finish it, only because I wanted to find out what happened.
February 28, 2024
I really enjoyed reading this book, and found it was quite easy reading. However, some parts I felt were very drawn out and the ending was rushed.
April 7, 2024
Easy reading and good plot
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