The Cuckoo's Child

“A warm and surprising book: armed with supple prose and a cast of vivid and eccentric characters, Margaret Thompson takes Livvy on a journey that challenges almost everything she thought she knew, and delivers her safely on the other side of loss. Both character and reader are in expert hands.” —Kathy Page, author of Alphabet

“A keen and compassionate tale about the mysteries of identity. Margaret Thompson confers upon her protagonist a fine sensibility with which to explore the astounding enigma of her own life. It’s a worthy quest for her, and for us.” —John Gould, author of Seven Good Reasons Not to Be Good

"Novels love a changeling—there's something Dickensian about this story of mistaken identity." —The Globe and Mail

"The Cuckoo’s Child is a compelling meld of family mystery and searing meditation upon loss." —The Coastal Spectator

"In The Cuckoo's Child, Olivia's voice is reflective and even toned, and her anguish is elegantly condensed, as though she is observing her grief from a distance. The descriptions of loss are juxtaposed with detailed descriptions of beauty in nature all around. Thompson's first adult novel . . . will appeal to readers who like introspective literature and a gentle voice." —The Library Journal

Livvy Alvarsson is a strong woman and a strong character, which is why All Lit Up chose to feature The Cuckoo's Child in their Quoted feature.