I remember I read something about the British Eugenics movement in Dorothy L. Sayers' "Gaudy Night". It was born as a way to improve humankind and become something else.
After WWII we find hard to talk about these ideas as they're removed from our way of thinking.
This book is thought provoking and poignant, a family has to deal with epilepsy and the father is involved in the eugenic movement.
Even if the author deals with these serious issues it's an engrossing read and a story of relationships.
Epilepsy was considered something to be ashamed and the author describes how the society dealt with this illness.
It's an excellent read that talks about a darker side of society.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine