The Hiding Place was the debut novel of Trezza Azzopardi, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2000. It tells the story of the six daughters of a Maltese family growing up in Cardiff through the eyes of the youngest, Dolores Gauci. She describes her childhood life. References 2000 British novels Novels by Trezza Azzopardi Novels set in Cardiff Anglo-Welsh novels Picador (imprint) books 2000 debut novels