The Forgotten Midwife

"Vividly captures the horrors of Ireland's Magdalene laundries and the agonizing moral dilemma of having to choose where and when to best rebel against abusive authority...Recommended for those seeking a fast-paced, tense but ultimately inspiring read about a woman willing to risk everything to protect the powerless." -Library Journal

"As she did in The Woman on Platform Two (2025), Anthony presents a shocking and uplifting tale of perseverance." -Booklist


Praise for The Women on Platform Two
"A hopeful and celebratory tale that demonstrates the non-negotiable imperative that women have control over their own bodies and lives." -Heather Marshall, #1 bestselling author of Looking for Jane and The Secret History of Audrey James

"Heartbreaking, powerful, and ultimately uplifting, I finished it in one giant gulp." -Amanda Geard, author of The Midnight House

"Completely unputdownable--pacy and thrilling and really touching." -Tracy Rees, author of The Rose Garden

"Based upon a little-known true event, this haunting and emotional story...could not be timelier. Women in the United States are not the only ones who must fight to protect personal rights, and this powerful novel will remind readers of the fragility of those freedoms." -Library Journal, starred review

"An exciting and tender coming-of-age story about friendship, family, and the forces that shaped Irish women's reproductive rights ... An inspiring novel about the liberating paths blazed by Irish women." -Kirkus

"Based on actual events, this startling reminder of the recent past and its consequences is well worth reading." -Booklist

"An incredible story of female strength, friendship and resilience ...I rarely give a book five stars but this book truly deserves it. It is an absolute must-read for lovers of historical fiction!" -The Gloss