The personal librarian
Benedict, Marie2021
Books, Manuscripts
Find it!
In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J.P. Morgan to curate a collection for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world as she helps build a world-class collection. But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. 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.
Main title:
The personal librarian / Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray.
Author:
Benedict, Marie, authorMurray, Victoria Christopher, author
Imprint:
New York : Berkley, 2021.
Collation:
352 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9780593101537 (hbk)
Dewey class:
813.6
LC class:
PS3620.E75
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2970671