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“The best historical novel ever!”*
A stunning novel from New York Times bestselling author Mary Benedict about Belle da Costa Greene, the black American woman who was JPMorgan Chase’s personal librarian. Stories of people being forced to hide their true identities and pass themselves off as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriches our country. and Victoria Christopher Murray.
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene was hired by JP Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, Books and artwork. Bell became a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful figures in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and astute negotiation of important works, helping to create world-class collections.
But Belle has a secret that she must protect at all costs. She was not born Belle da Costa Greene, but Belle Marion Greene. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first black graduate of Harvard University and a renowned advocate for equality. Bella’s skin tone isn’t very dark because she is allegedly of Portuguese ancestry, which makes her look white – her skin tone is very dark because she is African American.
“Private Librarian” tells the story of an extraordinary woman known for her wit, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to – to protect her family and her legacy – in the face of racism. environment that preserves her carefully crafted white identity. The world she lives in.
Publisher : Berkeley; Reprint (June 7, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593101545
ISBN-13 : 978-0593101544
Item Weight : 10 oz
Dimensions : 5.47 x 0.75 x 8.24 inches
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