Looking For Jane

Based on true events, "The Jane Network" is a novel that tells the story of a group of women in Canada who operated an illegal underground abortion network in the 1970s and 80s, providing safe but illegal abortions to women who needed them. The book explores the devastating consequences of a lack of choice and the buried secrets that come to the surface.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division

A fascinating and compelling story filled with strong, brave women who had me cheering them on and brought tears to my eyes. Tracy Rees, the bestselling author of "The Rose Garden," has crafted a tale that is sure to captivate readers.

When Angela discovers a mysterious letter containing a life-shattering confession in a stack of forgotten letters, she sets out on a quest to find the intended recipient. Her journey takes her back to the 1970s and 80s, when a group of daring women operated an illegal underground abortion network known only by its whispered code name: Jane.

In 1971, Dr. Evelyn Taylor, a young and determined woman, finds herself forced to give her baby up for adoption. Swearing to do everything in her power to ensure that other women have the right to choose, she joins the Jane Network, a group of volunteers who provide safe but illegal abortions. There, she meets Nancy, a woman who has been told that if she ever finds herself in a difficult situation, she should ask for Jane. Nancy becomes the newest volunteer in the Network, desperately trying to help others while her family secrets threaten to unravel everything she knows to be true.

Over the years, Evelyn, Nancy, and Angela's lives intertwine, revealing the devastating consequences that come from a lack of choice and the buried secrets that will always find a way to the surface. Through their struggles and triumphs, they learn the true meaning of sacrifice and the power of love.

"Jane" is a beautifully written meditation on motherhood and choice. It explores the lengths that mothers will go to for their children and provides an eye-opening history of the women's rights movement. The characters are well-developed, and the story is filled with heartache, hope, and resilience.

This book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates powerful storytelling and is interested in learning more about the history of women's rights and the struggles for reproductive freedom. Tracy Rees has once again delivered a masterpiece that will leave readers inspired and moved.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 154 x 232 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529364125