This book was just OK for me. I had read a sample of it and was dying to read it. However, at about halfway through, it got slow and quite bogged down in unnecessary plot line. I was waiting for the kidnapping … and when it finally came, I wanted the book to be over. (It came at about the halfway point of the book!).

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I learned the story of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping when I was fairly young, I grew up in the next town over from Hopewell NJ where the kidnapping took place. This is the first book I’ve read about that tragic event,it’s a good one that I recommend. 4 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

I really liked this book and I’m sure you will too. It’s a page turner, get yourself a copy and relax and enjoy the afternoon! Thank you for writing such a great book!

5/5 for this historical fiction by Mariah Fredricks. If it has anything to do with librarians and books I will without a doubt read it! I can't wait to read more of Mariah's books. Thank you netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.

✨ PRINCEMAN REVIEW ✨

📝 In 1932, toddler Charles Lindbergh jr. is kidnapped from his home. His parents use all their vast resources to try and figure out what happened to their son. Then, all fingers are pointed at Betty Gow, his immigrant nanny. The story follows along on her trial, and how she claims over and over again about her innocence.

What I 🤍:
🔎 WHOODUNNIT?
📖 Historical Event
👨‍⚖️ Court Case
🌪️ Twisty
😭 Emotional

Wow, this book gripped me. Already it was an emotional read because it reminded me of my daughter and how devastated I would be if something happened to her. The whole time I was trying to decide if Betty did it or not. I didn't know anything about this case before, so I was hooked. If you love true crime, but want more fictional elements, this is for you.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press - Minotaur Books for this advanced copy.

Sometimes when a book has been sitting unread for a certain period of time, you start to second guess why you’ve not picked that particular book up. You might think, “why did I request an early copy of this book, just to let it sit for so long?” That’s what this book became for me. I started to fear maybe that was a sign I wasn’t going to enjoy it. Or maybe it just wasn’t that good. Let me tell you right now ….. This book was just as good as I had hoped it would be!! And I’m not sure why I let it sit on my unread shelves for so long!

I listened to this on audio, and it was such a rewarding experience! Penelope Rawlins does a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life, even little Charlie.

Before reading this book, I knew very little about Charles Lindbergh and about the kidnapping/murder of his son, Charlie. As I started reading this novel, I immediately wanted to know the full scope of what happened. So, I Googled the basics of the case and became very interested as to who was convicted and who was not and the why’s of both. This novel explains all of those things very well, while also remaining sensitive to those who were involved in the car of the child.

There are obvious trigger warnings considering the nature of the case, but I will say the details surrounding the graphic nature of what happened are handled with the utmost care and sensitivity. If you love true crime stories, this one is definitely for you!

I love historical fiction but have to pace myself sometimes when things feel too heavy. This one - while still a heavy topic - was a nice transition back into the genre. So heavily researched that it could almost be considered non-fiction, the pacing and storytelling was so on point that it read like a thriller. The narration by Penelope Rawlings was great

I remember writing an essay about the Lindbergh kidnapping when I was in middle school, and was surprised to realize how much I remembered. What I didn’t remember was very much about Charles Lindbergh or Anne Morrow - or really anything about the nanny who cared for Charlie Jr. - Betty Gow. But yikes all around - so much interesting information here, and amazing to hear in the author's note how true to facts so much of the story is.

I think it goes without saying that the story is a perfect provocation for a Google deep dive

As a person who did not previously know much at all about the Lindberg baby kidnapping---I found this historically fictional both fascinating and entertaining. It also made me wonder if the nanny was ever a suspect and what the real story was---which I guess should be one of the purposes of historical fiction. I did find it dragging a bit toward the end, but overall was very happy I chose this title and then to read more about the actual (very sad) crime.

4 stars!

I requested this book because it reminded me of the family in Murder on the Orient Express which is one of my favorite books/movies. Turns out, Murder on the Orient Express was based on this case! I think that this felt like the author really had researched the case and knew what she was talking about and although I realized what was happening I was very entertaining. I think my only hinderance was the internal monologue was too much at times.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

As a huge fan of Historical fiction, I was very excited to read this one and it did not disappoint. The author did their research, the story was engaging, and I couldn’t put it down. Very well written.

I was always intruiged by this story and this book was everythinggg! They told it perfectly and the suspense was palpable. Absolutely loved it!

Historical Fiction is one of my favorite genres to read. It's such a great mix of history and fiction.

I think the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby is probably one of the most notorious, and debated crimes. The Lindbergh Nanny takes this on well and is such a well-written and fascinating read.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Lindberg Nanny shares about one of the most famous cases of the 1930s. While most of the book is based on facts, the author does interject fictional elements throughout. The book is told through the eyes of the Nanny as she watches everything unfold in front of her. For those who enjoy historical fiction, this is a must-read.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF this book. I tried both the e-book and audiobook and just couldn't connect to the story or characters. As someone who loves historical fiction, especially fiction based on actual events, I had big hopes for this one but at 30% I had to call it quits.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for an Advanced Reader Copy of The Lindbergh Nanny.

I love historical fiction so this was a real treat. You can tell that the author did their research on the actual events surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping. This event was something that I had learned about, but it didn’t really catch my attention until this book.

Betty Gow is at the center of this book after her charge is kidnapped under her care. I appreciated the point of view offered through Betty’s lens. I appreciated that the author made sure to keep as much as possible true to the reality of the case.

The writing was wonderful and this was a solid read for historical fiction fans!

I really tried with this one, but Historical fiction just isn’t fully my jam sometimes. It was just really hard to get into.

This was a very good historical fiction novel. Well written. Well researched. And very well delivered. Thank you to NetGalley and. the publisher.!

The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks is the story of the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh, Jr., told from the perspective of his nanny, Betty Gow. The author did a good job presenting a historically accurate depiction of this terrible crime, and I thought the reimagining of the story through the nanny's eyes was an interesting point of view. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

This book has a different quality about it that makes it very easy to read and make you think about it after you put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

This was a very good and interesting book. I really enjoyed reading it and read it in one day! I would definitely recommend this book!