EAGERLY ANTICIPATING: The Foundling, by Ann Leary – Release Date: 5/31/22
Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good House, the story of two friends, raised in the same orphanage, whose loyalty is put to the ultimate test when they meet years later at a controversial institution—one as an employee; the other, an inmate.
It’s 1927 and eighteen-year-old Mary Engle is hired to work as a secretary at a remote but scenic institution for mentally disabled women called the Nettleton State Village for Feebleminded Women of Childbearing Age. She’s immediately in awe of her employer—brilliant, genteel Dr. Agnes Vogel.
Dr. Vogel had been the only woman in her class in medical school. As a young psychiatrist she was an outspoken crusader for women’s suffrage. Now, at age forty, Dr. Vogel runs one of the largest and most self-sufficient public asylums for women in the country. Mary deeply admires how dedicated the doctor is to the poor and vulnerable women under her care.
Soon after she’s hired, Mary learns that a girl from her childhood orphanage is one of the inmates. Mary remembers Lillian as a beautiful free spirit with a sometimes-tempestuous side. Could she be mentally disabled? When Lillian begs Mary to help her escape, alleging the asylum is not what it seems, Mary is faced with a terrible choice. Should she trust her troubled friend with whom she shares a dark childhood secret? Mary’s decision triggers a hair-raising sequence of events with life-altering consequences for all.
Inspired by a true story about the author’s grandmother, The Foundling offers a rare look at a shocking chapter of American history. This gripping page-turner will have readers on the edge of their seats right up to the stunning last page…asking themselves, “Did this really happen here?”
Great selection of books! I loved a previous Abi Waxman book so will add this one to my TBR, along with the Sarah Vaughan and Beth O’Leary 😊
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Thanks, Jen, I do love Waxman’s books…and Beth O’Leary and Sarah Vaughan are favorites as well. Enjoy!
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Glad you loved Reputation – it’s so good!
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Thanks, Lisa, it was a quick read, since I couldn’t put it down!
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I’m not gonna lie: I want to read most of the books you are reading and read, especially since they were all 5 star reads.
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Have a great week 🙂
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Thanks, Rae, it is easy to have a lot of five star reads, since I mostly pick books by authors I have loved!
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I want to read that Adult Assembly Required book. What do you think of it so far?
Have a great week!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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Thanks, Emily Jane, I haven’t actually started it! I will dive into it today. But I love the author.
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I’ll keep an eye out for your review!
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It sounds like Reputation was 5 star worthy with those twists and turns. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Deanna, it definitely was!
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I really enjoyed Adult Assembly Required and The Road Trip. The Foundling sounds brilliant too. Enjoy your reading
Janette
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Thanks, Janette, I am looking forward to Adult Assembly Required…and loved The Road Trip.
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I really enjoyed Reputation, I’m glad you did too. Happy reading for the coming week 🙂
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Thanks, Hayley, you too!
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I still need to read The Road Trip and Adult Assembly Required looks good too! Have a great week, Laurel!
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I loved The Road Trip, and I’m already hooked on Adult Assembly Required, Leslie.
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That’s great!! I will add Adult Assembly to the TBR!
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Adult Assembly Required looks like it might fit my mood.
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Thanks, Gal, I am enjoying it so far!
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