This is an entertaining, well-written, engaging, historical fiction novel which is based on actual persons and events. It vividly describes the secrets, intrigue, mystery, sadness and heartbreak surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping. The characters portrayed are well developed, and the conclusion is satisfying. The author's notes are interesting and informative, and are truly appreciated. They invite the reader to delve deeper into this fascinating and tragic event.
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In the early 1930s the world was captivated by aviator hero Charles Lindbergh. He was a celebrity. That all changed in 1932 when his 20 month old son Charles Jr was kidnapped and later found dead. Bruno Hauptman was accused and tried of the crime. Everyone knows the basic story but this book gives historical "fiction based on fact" from the perspective of a person not mentioned much at all.....Betty Gow, the child's nanny. .This is a what COULD have happened. Enjoyed this very much. Clear well written read.

This book was an interesting examination of a well-known historical event. I am fascinated with the true case so I was excited to read this novel. It's completely heartbreaking! The novel was well researched. I really enjoyed this book.

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Historical fiction with a lot of history and research has made this book a good one.
Though no one may ever know all the details of the kidnapping and death of the Lindbergh baby, this book really followed the actual events as close and possible and will give the reader insight that is very interesting.

While this is a work of fiction, it’s based on the real life Lindbergh kidnapping of 1932. Charles Lindbergh rose to fame when he became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean so Charles Jr., his son, was famous by proxy.

Betty Gow is the central figure of this novel and was the full-time nurse(nanny) to baby Charles. Intimately involved in the life of the Lindberghs, she was present the day the baby went missing. In fact, she was the last person to see him alive, and the first one to discover he’d gone missing. By nature of these facts, she became a prime suspect, as did the others who were staffed by the Lindberghs. Under extreme scrutiny and violent threats, Betty sets out to find the real criminal in an effort to bring justice to Charles and to clear her own name.

I think this is a fascinating story and I can understand the desire to tell this story and to read about it. My biggest qualm with the book is that we were nearly halfway through by the time anything happened. The buildup to the kidnapping was long and slow, and by that time, I was a bit disengaged. The back half was filled with theories of what could have happened and debunking them. I appreciated that the story was told for the POV of the Lindbergh Nanny as I think that created good depth and perspective.

Retelling if the Lindbergh Kidnapping buy from the perspective of the baby’s nanny. I love reading anything on this subject and this was a nice/different historical fiction perspective on the crime of the century… raises some good questions and makes you think about other possibilities

I received a free e-arc of this book through Netgalley.
I found this book told in the POV of the nanny to be really hard to put down. It's historical fiction based on the available evidence and it was fascinating to think about what may actually have happened that night. I appreciated the historical overview at the end of the book and hearing about what happened to the Lindbergh's staff after this traumatic event.

A new take on the kidnapping which was incredibly compelling and interesting. Despite knowing how the story ends, this story was engaging nonetheless.

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This was absolutely fascinating, and so difficult to put down. Having not heard or known much about the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby, the story quickly captures your attention. The author did a fantastic job of mixing factual information regarding the case with engrossing theories and stories about the various characters and staff working at the time of the kidnapping. For those who don't know the story or outcome, Ms. Fredericks' account keeps you guessing and questioning everyone's involvement and motives. Would definitely recommend this captivating read to anyone interested in what happened on that March night in 1932. Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publishers for the opportunity to review this eBook.

I love historical fiction and this book does not disappoint. The Lindbergh kidnapping has been written about many times but this book takes the perspective of the nanny and all of the heartbreak she must have endured, from being a suspect to a witness in the trial, Much of the book is written from true accounts with some liberty taken to embellish the story. I didn’t know what those were until reading the acknowledgements at the end. It made for.a very compelling and engaging read!

The Lindbergh Nanny is an amazing work of historical fiction, blending fiction with fact. The story of the kidnapping of young Charlie Lindbergh is well known however, Mariah Fredericks brings it to life again in an interesting way, with good character development and presentation of the thoughts and feelings of all of the main characters in the event. The book focuses on Betty Gow, the Lindburgh nanny. The book is told by Betty, as a first person narrative, giving it a real life feel for the events and Betty's perspective and involvement. Although this book is fiction, there is so much real history involved, that I learned so many details that I never knew. It made learning about this historical event, engaging, and I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in historical events, and historical fiction. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to #netgalley for this ARC. While I have read books about the Lindbergh family, this was the first I had ever learned about - or realized the significance of - the Lindbergh nanny, Betty Gow.

Mariah Fredericks writes in a very clipped, matter of fact - almost stream of consciousness- style that gives the reader a lot of insight into Betty’s demeanor and fortitude. I enjoyed that writing style very much.

The author also explains exactly what was fact and what was fiction - and gave many suggestion for further nonfiction reading if you want to dive deeper into the topic.

I’m very glad I read this book, and will recommend it come publication day!

This is the kind of historical fiction book that I return to every single time. The author takes a character from history and creates a sub-story that intertwines with that historical character. I will forever love this formula, especially when the author takes a story such as the Lindbergh baby kidnapping and gives us a subplot /new suspect, that blew me out of the water! I don't want to give away anything, because I think this book was fantastic, but I want you to know that this book was very entertaining, original, and hard to put down.

A bit of the plot: We have the Lindberghs, Anne and Charles, in their very large mansion. They have the sweetest baby, Charlie. They hired Betty to be their nanny because they are so busy and not very hands-on parents in some aspects. Betty has to toilet train the baby, feed and clothe him, but also keep strangers from invading the home and taking photos of the baby. Betty does not have an easy job, but she comes to love the child very much. Everything changes on a cold, wet night, the baby is kidnapped! It became the story of the century. Everyone was looking for the Lindbergh baby. That is all I will tell you, but the story is wonderful.

I knew about the kidnapping and have read a lot about the Lindberg's, especially Anne Morrow. However, I found this a fascinating historical fiction novel as well as a mystery. The author did meticulous research and the afterward about the real Betty Gow was very interesting. The characters were well portrayed. Highly recommended..

What do you do if one of the most famous babies in the world disappears on your watch?

Meet Betty Gow, better known as the Lindbergh Nanny. Her job is taking care of Charles “Charlie” Lindbergh, the son of the famed aviators Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, who have some very particular ideas about his upbringing.
On the night of March 1,1932, Charlie is taken from his crib. In the days that follow Betty must decide who is to be trusted, and who has betrayed them all.

Thanks very much to NetGalley and Minotaur books for the opportunity to read the Lindbergh Nanny in exchange of a fair review.
Historical fiction is my number 1 genre so I was quite excited to pick up this book. Everyone knows the compelling story of the Lindbergh baby and the kidnapping and subsequent trial. Fredericks takes this news story and builds it from a different angle, of the nanny taking care of baby Charles. The facts of the case are google-able. The difference here is we are learning about Betty Gow; what brought her to America and how her past mistakes led her to her deep connection to the infant. We learn about how nannies and other servants worked, lived and were treated by the wealthy of the era. We also learn about the Morrows and the Lindbergh families beyond the pages of the papers.
I felt the book too long to establish Betty's place in the household and the buildup to the kidnapping. I struggled to bring myself back into the story once the investigation began, which should have been gripping. Betty's background story didn't do much to help me like her character which could have been part of it. I didn't feel the urgency of the situation until about the middle of the book, even though I knew it was coming. I know many will disagree with me, but I yearned for a more compelling story from Betty and the other servants if they were going to exclude the Lindberghs so much in the first half of the story.
3* for 'like' but not 'love'

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my copy of The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks in exchange for an honest review. It publishes November 15, 2022.
This is a standout among a sea of bland historical fiction novels. This was so well-written and researched, I could not put it down! I was so engaged I had to find out what would happen. I’ve already recommended it to multiple people who cannot wait to get their hands on it!

My biggest recommendation/suggestion if you don’t already know the story of the abduction of the Lindbergh baby.. what happens & who did it. Do NOT read up on it prior to reading it because you’ll majorly spoil this book.

I think a lot of avid readers will say/agree that there are many ‘nanny’ themed books especially in the suspense genre. This was not your typical nanny book! Also it’s inspired by real events of the Lindbergh family & their baby being abducted back in the 1930’s, so that was what really intrigued me & had me wanting to read it.

I loved this book! I loved Mariah Fredericks’ writing style. The way she developed the characters & was able to describe them to where you could both visualize them as well as get a real sense of their personality. The main character Betty, her character cracked me up but more so because of her dry sense of humor throughout the book. Ellerson the chauffeur you could feel his energy in the book. The Lindbergh’s were interesting characters. Sometimes I liked them sometimes not so much. I think Fredericks did an excellent job of having each characters personality fit the part perfectly for the book & also to represent how they were in real life (the non-fiction parts of it). Each & every character was very defined & different. It was like the reader was there with them in the 30’s & sitting with these people hearing them & watching their actions. This book had a little of everything in my opinion. Some parts that have the reader chuckling to themselves (Betty), a little romance or relationships on the side when ‘the help’ wasn’t working, the suspense aspect of course, and some history snuck in there as far as obviously the abduction of the baby but also the aviation background of the Lindbergh couple Charlie & Anne

Great book!! I highly recommend this to both fans of suspense & historical fiction/non-fiction. I’d be interested in reading more by this author now that I’ve read this☺️

Thank you so much to NetGalley & the publisher St Martin’s Press, especially St Martin’s for being so generous & often giving me the opportunity to read advanced copies of books.

Historical fiction fans as well as mystery lovers will both find this book to be interesting and entertaining. It is a fascinating character study of the people surrounding the tragic kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby in 1932. The reader follows the life of Betty Gow, the real life nanny who was in charge of taking care of the baby before the kidnapping. Being a good employee and a devoted and loving nanny was not enough to keep Betty from being closely scrutinized by the police and ridiculed by the public.

I was quickly captivated by the case history of the Lindberghs, and the staff within the Lindbergh household; which was numbered to be about twenty or thirty. Everyone was a suspect. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and feel that it would be an excellent choice for book clubs because it would evoke a lot of questions and good discussion.

My sincere thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for an ARC of The Lindbergh Nanny in exchange for an honest review.

Prior to reading this book, I admit I only had general knowledge about this famous case. The title grabbed my attention.

I found the story riveting from start to finish. It’s written from the perspective of Betty Gow, Charlie Lindbergh’s nurse/nanny. The reader first meets Betty on the ride to her interview for the job that will change the course of her life.

The characters are all well developed. The author’s writing style brings this story to life. I found myself instantly immersed in the life of a nanny of a world famous couple. I loved reading about the day to day happenings as well as the “below the stairs” intrigue with the interactions and drama of the staff with their real life flaws. Despite knowing the kidnapping is going to happen, it’s no less horrifying and tragic when it does.
I love that The Lindbergh Nanny is not a regurgitation of facts. It’s a compelling, thoughtful story that weaves fiction with real life events. The ability to do this seamlessly is a gift. This event left no staff member unscathed; each was scrutinized and placed under a microscope, especially Betty Gow. Her bravery and quest for the truth in order to clear her own name truly takes her from suspect and nearly public enemy number one to well respected heroine.

Be sure to check out the “The Real Betty Gow” and the fact vs. fiction at the end of the book.

If you love historical fiction, definitely check this title out its release date of November 15.