The Hidden Girl by Lucinda Riley

The Hidden Girl My Rating: 4.2

In a small village on the Yorkshire moors, Leah Thompson grows more beautiful with each passing day. When she catches the attention of the influential, troubled Delancey family, she knows her life will never be the same again.

Years later, Leah takes the modelling world by storm, travelling from Milan to London and New York and living life in the lap of luxury. But her past follows her like a dark shadow, mysteriously intertwined with the tragic tale of two young siblings in Poland during the Second World War.

As two generations of secrets threaten to explode, Leah is haunted by a fatal, forgotten prophecy from her past, and must fight to challenge the destiny that has been mapped out for her in the stars . . .

I really enjoyed this book and found myself pulled into the story from the very beginning. Lucinda Riley has a way of writing that makes her characters feel vivid and real, and I was quickly invested in their lives. While some plot points were a bit predictable, it didn’t take away from the enjoyment—in fact, it added a comforting familiarity to the unfolding drama.

That said, the ending stretched believability a little too far for me. It felt a bit over the top compared to the rest of the book, which was otherwise grounded and emotionally resonant. Still, it didn’t ruin the experience, and I would definitely recommend The Hidden Girl to anyone who enjoys layered family mysteries, strong emotional undercurrents, and atmospheric storytelling.