looking for jane a novel by heather marshall

ELLEN KEITH, bestselling author of The Dutch Wife In reflecting on a dark spot in Canadian history, Heather Marshall speaks to the power of solidarity and of brave women who dare to take a stand.' 'An original and poignant story that holds a mirror to the ongoing fight for women's rights. Looking for Jane is 'a searing, important, beautifully written novel about the choices we all make and where they lead us-as well as a wise and timely reminder of the difficult road women had to walk not so long ago' (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author). Taylor within the network's ranks, but she can never escape the lies that haunt her. Grappling with her decision, she locates 'Jane' and finds a place of her own alongside Dr. When she unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she feels like she has no one to turn to for help.

Despite harrowing police raids and the constant threat of arrest, she joins the Jane Network as an abortion provider, determined to give other women the choice she never had.ġ980: After discovering a shocking secret about her family, twenty-year-old Nancy Mitchell begins to question everything she has ever known. Evelyn Taylor was sent to a home for 'fallen' women where she was forced to give up her baby for adoption-a trauma she has never recovered from.

Her search takes her back to the 1970s when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network in Toronto known only by its whispered code name: Jane.ġ971: As a teenager, Dr. This 'powerful debut' ( Hello! Canada) for fans of Kristin Hannah and Jennifer Chiaverini about three women whose lives are bound together by a long-lost letter, a mother's love, and a secret network of women fighting for the right to choose-inspired by true stories.Ģ017: When Angela Creighton discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession, she is determined to find the intended recipient. 'Clever and satisfying.has the potential to remain pertinent for generations.

Looking for jane a novel by heather marshall