Louise Fein wrote the historical fiction novel, The Hidden Child, which is set in London just before the second world war. Eleanor and Edward are married. They have a four year old daughter named Mabel. Edward served in World War One as an officer. Now he is a scientist and although he calls himself professor, he doesn't have a degree to back that up. Edward is involved in psychological research regarding intelligence and crime. Edward is interested in eugenics. He thinks that criminals, prostitutes, people with developmental disabilities, foreigners, homosexuals and epileptics should be sterilized for the sake of modern society. Before they were married Eleanor was Edward's research assistant. When Mabel starts having seizures Edward wants to hide her because of his professional reputation. Eleanor wants to help Mabel. Edward and Eleanor struggle over Mabel. As I read the book I grew to love and respect Eleanor while reading this poignant book.
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