# The Lies They Told — Historical Fiction

Fiction: The Lies They Told is a historical novel set in 1930s Virginia, following immigrant mother Lena Conti as she confronts eugenics, family separation and the threat of losing her daughter. Its themes of injustice and survival suit readers prepared for emotionally difficult subject matter.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 13.19 GBP
- Previous price: 16.99 GBP
- Discount: 22%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T16:58:05.500Z
- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 6586

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## At a glance

- Set in rural 1930s Virginia against the historical backdrop of the eugenics movement.
- Follows an immigrant mother separated from her family and fighting to protect her daughter.
- The listing describes this as a hardcover edition and also mentions a trade paperback original.

## Pros

- A focused historical-fiction narrative connects a mother's personal struggle with eugenics and state persecution.
- At 384 pages, the listing gives a clear indication of the book's length.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Format described: A Simultaneous Hardcover Edition—Also Available as Trade Paperback Original
- Publisher: Kensington Publishing
- Publication date: 29 July 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 384 pages
- ISBN-10: 1496741501
- ISBN-13: 978-1496741509
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 369 g
- Dimensions: 13.97 x 2.39 x 20.96 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers of historical fiction about eugenics, immigration and social injustice.
- Readers interested in stories of family separation, survival and hope.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking light or emotionally undemanding fiction. The story involves forced family separation and institutional persecution.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the novel as engaging, engrossing and emotionally affecting, with some readers also appreciating its historical content and research. Others find it difficult to read, so the subject matter may be challenging despite the clear 384-page length. The overall ratings lean positive, but ratings alone do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as engaging and hard to put down.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the historical content, and some readers find it informative.
- Mixed feedback: Readability feedback is mixed. Some find it easy to read, while others find it difficult.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Lies They Told about?
The novel follows Lena Conti, an immigrant mother in 1930s Virginia, as she faces family separation and persecution linked to the eugenics movement while trying to protect her daughter.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 384 pages.
### What format is this edition?
The product details describe a simultaneous hardcover edition, while the listing text also refers to a trade paperback original. Confirm the format for the selected edition before ordering.
### Is the story emotionally difficult?
The supplied description includes forced family separation, poverty and institutional persecution. Customer feedback also describes the story as gut-wrenching, though readers differ on how easy it is to read.

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