The Hidden

3.5 stars. Folklore meets thriller in this page turning new novel from Little Darlings author Melanie Golding. A child is abandoned on the seashore and is later claimed by her frantic mother who lost her. Only, it isn't her mother.

So begins the story of a loner, Ruby, who becomes entangled in the lives of her neighbours- Gregor, the charismatic charming man, Leonie - his adorable daughter and Constance - his mysterious, aloof and seemingly unhinged ex partner. But all is not as it seems ..... (da da da!!)

While this wasn't the most shocking thriller I've read, and sometimes the characters' choices made me want to throw the book across the room, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.