SOLVED. Adult novel. Interaction between different Mothers in New York during 1940s to 1970s. Wealthy woman is unable to have children, adoption/ surrogacy. Title: The Mothers? Published in 1990s. [s]

[Brandy]

I saw this as a hardback in my office library years ago, I thought it was titled "The Mothers." I would say it was published in the 90s, probably set between the 40s and 70s.

The storyline was the interaction between different mothers. A wealthy, elite woman was unable to have children and a poor girl (possibly a college student) was selected to be a surrogate (child conceived the old-fashioned way). The book centers on the relationship between these two women. I remember it being somewhat depressing and dark and disturbing.

Some side details I recall, there was the death of a child toward the end in a sledding accident. The child slid into the street and was struck by a car. Also, there was a routine event that a young girl joined maybe her father (?) each Sunday (?) for tea or dessert at what I think was a famous New York landmark. Maybe the Waldorf or the Chrysler Building.

Sorry, I know this is incredibly vague, but it's bothered my mind for years. I would like to put the ghost to bed! Thanks for all help.

[Rainbowheart]

Mothers?

[Kris]

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[Brandy]

Rainbowheart wrote: "Mothers?"

I'm not sure, I've looked at that one before and there seems to be a lot of focus on a Jewish background, which I don't recall, but I'm going to get a copy and see. Thank you!

[Rainbowheart]

No prob, fingers crossed! Let us know, and if it's not the right one, we'll continue looking.

[Brandy]

This one is definitely it! I've gotten the plotline crossed with another book, but this is the one I was looking for. Thanks for everything!

[Rainbowheart]

Awesome, glad to help out!