A young girl A hidden treasure A dark family secret amp8216Evocative and enchanting amp8211 a future classic Veronica Henryamp8216An extraordinary debutamp8230 beautiful dark hauntingamp8217 Edward Careyamp8216A captivating comingofage storyamp8217 Daily Mailamp8216A bewitching read Woman ampampamp Home Romilly Kemp has an idyllic childhood roaming the wilderness that surrounds her fatheramp8217s ramshackle farmhouse But when he makes her the star of his beautifully illustrated books her carefree if somewhat lonely existence is threatened The books are thought to hold clues to an elaborate treasure hunt and strangers turn up at their door anxious to get a glimpse of the amp8216Kemp Treasure Girlamp8217 But when her father falls ill leaving Romilly more isolated and alone than ever she begins to delve deeper into the books amp8211 and her past As she makes sense of the clues he has hidden she finds a truth that is far darker and more devastating than any treasure hunt has a right to be For not everything that is hidden is gold Praise for The Illustrated Child Evocative and enchanting amp8211 a future classic and a star in the making Veronica Henry amp8216An extraordinary debutamp8230 beautiful dark haunting and unforgettable I loved itamp8217 Edward Carey amp8216A captivating comingofage story with memorable characters beautifully brought to life in a...
