The Unknown Bridesmaid is a 2013 novel by English novelist Margaret Forster published by Chatto & Windus.

Julia is now a child psychologist specialising in young girls with behaviour issues.

The story alternates between her present job and her childhood from when she was an eight-years old bridesmaid.

Julia was an only child and lives Lydia with mother in Cumbria, she was chosen to be the bridesmaid at her cousin Iris' wedding in Manchester.

Julia and her mother moved from Cumbria to Manchester to help Iris with her baby Reggie.