The Lindbergh Nanny

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Mariah Fredericks's novel offers a gripping perspective on America’s most infamous kidnapping through the eyes of the woman at its center. In 1932, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., the nation’s most famous toddler, is kidnapped from his New Jersey home, capturing international attention. His father, Charles, Sr., a celebrated aviator, and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, embody the American ideal, but their household also includes Betty Gow, the Lindbergh Nanny, a Scottish immigrant navigating her new life among the East Coast elite. As Betty adjusts to her role, she finds Colonel Lindbergh eccentric, Mrs. Lindbergh kind yet anxious, and Charlie endearing. Struggling with her own past, Betty finds solace in caring for Charlie and develops a connection with a handsome sailor named Henrik. However, when Charlie goes missing, Betty becomes a suspect in the eyes of the media and public. To clear her name and seek justice for the child she loves, she must uncover the truth behind the kidnapping. This novel intricately weaves fact and fiction, immersing readers in the emotional and societal complexities surrounding one of the twentieth century’s most notorious crimes.