The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick [A Novel] (Hardcover)

Description: The Personal Librarian: A GMA Book Club Pick [A Novel] (Hardcover) Please see all pictures as they are the most important part of the listing Hardcover with booksleeve, in like-new condition. A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgans 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, fromNew York Timesbestselling 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. Belles complexion isnt dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as whiteher complexion is dark because she is African American. The Personal Librariantells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go tofor the protection of her family and her legacyto preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives. I only ship within the continental United States. Thank you for viewing and good luck! (D)

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Hobe Sound, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-01T22:06:33.000Z

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