The Lindbergh Nanny, Mariah Fredericks
The Lindbergh Nanny, Mariah Fredericks
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The Lindbergh Nanny

Author: Mariah Fredericks

Narrator: Penelope Rawlins

Unabridged: 12 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/15/2022


Synopsis

When the most famous toddler in America, Charles Lindbergh, Jr., is kidnapped from his family home in New Jersey in 1932, the case makes international headlines. Already celebrated for his flight across the Atlantic, his father, Charles, Sr., is the country’s golden boy, with his wealthy, lovely wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, by his side. But there’s someone else in their household—Betty Gow, a formerly obscure young woman, now known around the world by another name: the Lindbergh Nanny. A Scottish immigrant deciphering the rules of her new homeland and its East Coast elite, Betty finds Colonel Lindbergh eccentric and often odd, Mrs. Lindbergh kind yet nervous, and Charlie simply a darling. Far from home and bruised from a love affair gone horribly wrong, Betty finds comfort in caring for the child and warms to the attentions of handsome sailor Henrik, sometimes known as Red. Then, Charlie disappears. Suddenly a suspect in the eyes of both the media and the public, Betty must find the truth about what really happened that night in order to clear her own name—and to find justice for the child she loves.

About Mariah Fredericks

Mariah Fredericks is the author of the Jane Prescott mystery series, which has twice been nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, as well as several YA novels. Born and raised in New York City, she graduated from Vassar College with a degree in history. For more information, visit MariahFredericksBooks.com.

About Penelope Rawlins

Penelope Rawlins is an award-winning audiobook narrator and acclaimed stage actress. Nominated for Narrator of the Year by Audible, she has recorded over 300 audiobooks and participated in hundreds of voiceover projects, including animation, computer games, radio dramas, and corporate learning modules. In 2019, she wrote and produced her first play, Pigeons, which sold out in London to five-star reviews. Raised in both Surrey and the States, she currently lives with her family in Kent.


Reviews

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On:My Blog - Twitter - Amazon- The Book Review Crew This is a story about the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr., from the Nanny's (Betty Gow) point of view. It is a very atmospheric tale and the author certainly gives the reader a sense of time and......more

Goodreads review by Rosh

In a Nutshell: Liked it enough. It’s not bad but it didn’t dazzle me as much as I had expected. Didn’t enjoy the first person pov. Note: This review contains spoilers about the actual case this story is based on. Story Synopsis: You might have heard of the famous kidnapping case of aviator Charles......more

Goodreads review by Holly

A historical fiction novel based on a real life crime that happened on March 1, 1932. I had heard of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, but had limited knowledge of the case or any of the details. There was no DNA, security cameras, or other sophisticated technology in 1932. They did use fingerprinting,......more

Goodreads review by Debra

Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his home in New Jersey in 1932. His kidnapping made international headlines. Betty Gow, later known as the Lindbergh Nanny, was caring for Charles the night he was taken. She, along with other staff that night is thoroughly questioned, and Betty was consider......more