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The Personal Librarian : A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel) by Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict (2021, Hardcover)

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The Instant New York Times Bestseller! A Good Morning America * Book Club Pick! Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The Washington Post "Historical fiction at its best!" * A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, Belle da Costa Greene, the Black American woman who was forced to hide her true identity and pass as white in order to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York City society and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps create a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white--her complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to--for the protection of her family and her legacy--to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593101537
ISBN-13
9780593101537
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2321119647

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Book Title
Personal Librarian : a GMA Book Club Pick (A Novel)
Author
Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
African American / Contemporary Women, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
19.3 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Ps3620.E75p47 2021
Reviews
"A marvel of a story. This unflinching look at one woman's meteoric rise through New York's high society is enthralling, lyrical, and rife with danger. Belle's painful secret and her brazen courage will capture - and break - your heart. Serious kudos to Benedict and Murray for bringing this true story to life."-- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue
Lccn
2020-045266
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23

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The Personal Librarian : A GMA Book Club Pick (a Novel) by Victoria Christopher Murray and Marie Benedict (2021, Hardcover)

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