Looking for Jane

by Heather Marshall · 2022

When Angela Creighton uncovers a forgotten letter that holds a shattering confession, she is thrust into a quest that reaches back to the 1970s underground abortion network known only as "Jane." The investigation weaves together three women’s lives: Dr. Evelyn Taylor, a teenage mother forced to surrender her child and who becomes a daring provider in the secret network; Nancy Mitchell, a young woman confronting a family secret and an unexpected pregnancy who turns to Jane for help; and Angela herself, whose modern‑day search reveals how the hidden network shaped their destinies. Set against the gritty backdrop of Toronto’s illegal clinics, the novel explores the fierce bonds, sacrifices, and relentless fight for reproductive choice, delivering a powerful, emotionally resonant story of love, courage, and the enduring impact of buried truths.