The Forgotten Midwife

Set across modern-day New Jersey and 1950s Ireland, this novel explores themes of sisterhood, family secrets, and resilience, inspired by real historical events. When Riley Carmichael uncovers a mysterious birth certificate belonging to an unknown baby in her grandmother's past, she embarks on a journey to Ireland to discover her roots and find a sense of belonging. In 1954 Ireland, Margaret Lannigan’s story unfolds as she navigates her duties in a convent and her efforts to protect vulnerable women and their babies. The book weaves together these dual timelines with compassion, strength, and hope, highlighting the enduring power of women and friendship.