Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

I couldn't put this book down. I have always been fascinated by the Lindbergh family so I knew that I must request this book when I saw it. I really was surprised that this was the first book by this author, it is really well written.

I love how the real events are interwoven with the fictional story created by this writer. I am a lover of Historical Fiction and I really enjoyed this book. I will definitely be recommending this book to people that I know that are big Historical Fiction readers like I am.

I felt like this book was a little slow in the beginning, while the author was setting up the background and the characters. We do learn a lot about the servants, the Lindbergh's life style and the different houses they traveled back and forth too. Once the kidnapping occurs, the pace picks up, with the investigation and the trial making it more interesting. You can't help but feel sorry for Bettu Gow, the nanny, who of course seemed to take the brunt of all the accusations. Even when she went back to Scotland, the harassment continued for many years.. It was also new to me that Charles Linbergh wasn't the "All American Boy" that people might have imagined and that he supported several ideas of Hiters.. I found the note from the author at the end to be interesting, as she explains a few more things found in her research before writing this book. She also includes the titles of many books she drew the story from, if you wanted to check them out yourself.

Fiction based on fact added to the impact of this historical novel.

Being The Lindberg Nanny (Nurse) was not all everyone thought it would be, as Betty Gow found out even before the kidnapping.

When baby Charlie is kidnapped Betty becomes the chief suspect. Under intense and extensive investigations the world condemns her.

Fictionalized history and biography is well told as a novel full of joys and sorrows amongst everyday events and activities.

A historical fiction account of the kidnapping of Charlie Lindberg as told by his nanny, Betty Gow. The author took into account historical and factual information about the characters and events of the child's kidnapping. Drawing on those accounts, the story is presented close to actual events and happenings, including the trial and questioning of Betty Gow. This book will be enjoyed by those interested in the story of Charlie Lindberg and his famous parents, and by those who enjoy historical fiction.

The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks
This is the first book by this author. This book was hard to get into at the beginning but I was pulled into the story after a while. The storyline was good and characters were well written. I don't know much about Charles Lindbergh except the kidnapping and killing of his baby boy. This book gave me a new insight to the story. This book was good and I would gladly recommend it to other.

I received a complimentary from publisher for a honest review. All thought and opinions are mine and mine alone

I could not put this title down. This historical novel from the perspective of the Lindbergh baby's nanny, was entertaining, well written, engaging, and heartbreaking. Betty was a dynamic, smart, and interesting, the kind of character that helps propel a book. I will be looking for more from this author.

I've always been deeply fascinated by the Lindbergh kidnapping and this historical fiction novel gives the highly-watched story new life. I could imagine this actually being how things really went! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advanced copy.

Very well written historical fiction! There were times I was truly convinced that this story was nonfiction, instead of fictional.

This is a strong entry into the historical fiction genre. Good writing style and a good plot. This author has written a lot and knows her sweet spot, including how to craft a compelling plot and characters.

I really appreciate the free ARC for review!!

When Betty is hired on as a nanny, she is excited to work for the famous Lindbergh's. She quickly gets to know the household and comes to love Charlie Junior. She finds Charles and his wife a bit aloof and cold. After starting a relationship with a charismatic sailor, it seems that Betty's life is right on course. However, one night Charlie Junior disappears and a ransom note is left behind.

This book was hard to put down. The characters were well developed and realistic. I felt a real affinity for Betty. The plot unraveled nicely, building up the story each step of the way. Overall, highly recommended.

The Lindberg kidnapping has always intrigued me, so when I got the opportunity to read The Lindberg Nanny I was excited. This is a well written engaging novel based on the actual events and the people involved. Be prepared for your heart to break as you get wrapped up in the secrets and mystery surrounding the event.
The story is told in the first person by Betty Gow, the Lindberg’s nanny. You will feel a part of the story as you walk along side Gow, a Scottish immigrant trying to make it in a new country. She takes a job with one of the most famous families of the time as a nanny for young Charles Lindberg Jr. Everyone wants to talk with her when she takes young Charlie out for walks. Did the kidnappers get to young Gow this way? Gow undergoes a through and brutal interrogation by the police. The police feel certain that someone inside the household was a part of the crime. But who?
This is a great historical fiction that is well written and will keep you engaged from beginning to the end.
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

This book was fascinating. Good historical fiction always has me pausing to do more research on the subject. I find myself asking, "Did this really happen?" "Was the character really like this?" This happened to me constantly while reading it. I found that this book pretty closely followed the events of the Lindbergh kidnapping. This story is so tragic and by the time I finished this book, I felt like I really knew all the people involved in Charlie Lindbergh's life (good historical fiction has this effect on me!).

Thank you to #netgalley for the advance copy of this book!

The Lindbergh Nanny, by Mariah Fredericks (5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)

For those who still wonder who kidnapped Charles Lindbergh Jr. on March 1st, 1932, we may never know the full story. The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks offers a new perspective on the case. Despite being historical fiction, the author incorporates fresh ideas into this highly researched and controversial mystery.

Synopsis:
Betty Gow was the nanny in charge of Charlie Lindbergh on the night he was taken from the Lindbergh family home. Betty and the entire staff at the Lindbergh's sprawling estate are subjected to intense scrutiny and persecution as the investigation ensures. The media and the public are misinformed about the facts. Charlie was so dear to Betty. She must clear her name and find justice for baby Charlie, but who is responsible for the horrendous crime?

The Lindbergh Nanny is a fascinating book. Mariah Fredericks includes intriguing facts and dispels rumors that have surrounded the case for many years. Through Fredericks' honest retelling, I was captivated by the details of the story. As a result of her in-depth study, the author lays out her findings. The results are brilliant and riveting. Be sure to read the Author's Notes included at the back of the book. This novel is a must-read for history buffs!

The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks is available on November 15th.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for this outstanding look back at history. Your kindness is appreciated.

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I have always been fascinated by the infamous kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. While written as fiction, there is enough fact behind the writing to make it believable. The descriptions of the LIndberghs are spot on. Betty is the nanny to the Lindbergh baby and after being badly hurt by a relationship, falls into a new one with a sailor named Red. When the kidnapping occurs they are in the spotlight as people of interest, therefore Betty must solve the mystery to prove her innocence. A fun read.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing this copy. The opinion here is solely my own.

4.5 stars for The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks

In March 1932, 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr, was kidnapped from his home near Hopewell, New Jersey, leading to a massive search and investigation. As the son of famed aviators Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the child’s disappearance and $50,000 ransom caused a worldwide media sensation.

Investigators strongly believed the kidnapper received inside help from a Morrow or Lindbergh employee, and with up to 30 employees serving at the Morrow estate, the home of Anne’s parents offered suspects aplenty. Only three employees were routinely present at the Lindbergh home near Hopewell, however, so while many staff members were questioned multiple times, no one was under more suspicion initially than nanny Betty Gow.

The novel is written from Betty’s perspective, giving readers an insider’s view of the Lindbergh and Morrow families, the kidnapping and the extensive investigation. Ms. Fredericks does an admirable job weaving fact and fiction together to create a compelling tale, and the author’s notes following the ending add further depth to Betty Gow’s story.

As a reader who knew nothing of the Lindbergh kidnapping case besides the baby’s fate before reading The Lindbergh Nanny, I found the details of the investigation and storylines of the nanny and other Lindbergh and Morrow staff and family members to be very interesting. Lovers of historical fiction, the Lindbergh’s, crime stories, or the era following The Great Depression will likely enjoy reading this novel, as well.

Thank you to NetGalley, Minotaur Books and the author for the advance reader’s copy of this novel. All opinions expressed above are my own. The expected publication date of The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks is November 15, 2022.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, Minotaur Books for the copy of The Lindbergh Nanny. The book was from the POV of Betty, the nanny, and I never really connected to her or her thoughts. The set up for the kidnapping was long, especially because we knew it was going to happen, so why not just get it over with? I appreciated the author notes and admired how much research she did. I wish I could have gotten more immersed in the book because it's a good story, it just wasn’t really for me.

I wish I could explain how much this book meant to me. I "like" historical fiction, to an extent, but as someone who spent (pre-internet-as-we-know-it) *years* as a teen obsessing over this case...this was the book I didn't know I'd been waiting for nearly all my life. Engaging and well-written, and extremely well-researched, this book presents the famous kidnapping in a way that addresses the heartache, the confusion, the mystery, and the narrowing to the resolution without ever feeling drawn-out or overdone. Told from the point of view of baby Charlie's nurse (nanny), Betty Gow--who had suspicion cast on her that outlasted her own life--Fredericks's book casts a sharp eye on each fallible human in Charlie's periphery, sprinkling in so much truth and true tale that it frequently feels like a genuine first-hand account from Miss Gow. Even as someone well-acquainted with the case, I appreciated the inclusion of the detailed author's notes at the end. An easily high-recommend to readers.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to preview this title in exchange for my honest review.

This was an interesting look into the lives of the Lindbergh family both before and after their son's kidnapping. There are consequences and tragedy that come out of the event that I didn't know about before. While this is historical fiction, it is somewhat based on the real events.

The Lindbergh case has fascinated me for decades. The man who defied death in his historic flights, attracted fame and power while providing what he thought was protective wealth for his family lost his child and his vulnerability was displayed to all. As the years pass we have understood Lindbergh was not the virtuous hero the media painted him to be. Still his child was murdered. We had a glimpse into how his wife coped via her own writings Gifts From the Sea. But what of the Nanny? Fredericks’ exploration into this true character is detailed and rings true. She even provides a fact & fiction at the end of the book. This historical fiction was satisfying but still read with sadness as one can’t help but think of all that was lost for many. Highly recommend!

A reimagining of the most well-known kidnapping in American history told through the eyes of The Lindbergh Nanny, Betty Gow. As the last person to see Charlie before he disappears, Betty falls under critical eyes during the investigation as the Lindbergh family stands behind her. How will she clear her name when prosecuted as guilty via the media and amid public opinions?

Much of the information contained in the novel is factual. There’s an author’s note at the end which was interesting and well worth reading.

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