The Stolen Child

A compelling, extremely tender page-turner – Adele Parks
Full of heart, The Stolen Child tackles big themes with empathy and skill. A delicately woven story of family tragedy and a compelling mystery that will have you turning the pages, The Stolen Child is a perfect holiday - or anytime - read – Catherine Kirwan
This is a mystery that unspools across decades and generations, riverine in its twists and turns, and told with insight and emotional intelligence; Carmel Harrington’s legions of fans will not be disappointed! – Karen Perry
This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease * The Sunday Times *
Harrington’s writing has some of Maeve Binchy’s lyrical touch that enlivens everyday detail. Her skill of weaving mystery at regular intervals make this a winner * Daily Mail *
This globetrotting thriller comes with a twist you’ll never see coming * Heat *
A moreish, mind-bending read * i Paper *
An addictive read * Woman’s Weekly *

Carmel Harrington is a No. 1 bestselling and award-winning author from Ireland. Her novels are published internationally and have been Irish Times, USA Today and Kindle bestsellers.

Her most recent novel, The Stolen Child, was an Irish Times No. 1 bestseller, a Good Housekeeping Good Books winner, and was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards Crime Fiction Book of the Year. It was also a Sunday Times Best Crime Fiction of the Year pick. Carmel’s next book, The Last Bench, has been chosen by the Reading Agency as one of their Quick Reads for April 2026.

Carmel is a regular on Irish television and radio, has been a guest speaker at literary events in Ireland, the UK and the USA, and served as Chair of the Wexford Literary Festival for three years. She lives in Wexford with her husband, children and rescue dog George Bailey.

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