The Hidden Girls

Longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2021, Rebecca Whitney's The Hidden Girls follows Ruth, a new mother recovering from postpartum psychosis, as she grapples with her doubts and perceptions after hearing a scream at a local petrol station. As her confidence wanes and her interactions with others become strained, Ruth's suspicions about the noise grow stronger, raising questions about her reality and potential danger. The novel delves into the isolating challenges of motherhood and explores how far one can go to help others when trusting oneself becomes uncertain.