A remarkable novel about J. P. Morgan&rsqu o\;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 le ave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation\, from \;New York Times& nbsp\;bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.< /p>\n
In her twenties\, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan t o curate a collection of rare manuscripts\, books\, and artwork for his ne wly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture in New York Cit y 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 a s she helps create a world-class collection.
\nBut Belle has a secre t\, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Gre ene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener\, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. B elle&rsquo\;s complexion isn&rsquo\;t dark because of her alleged Portugue se heritage that lets her pass as white&mdash\;her complexion is dark beca use she is African American.
\nThe Personal Librarian \;tells th e story of an extraordinary woman\, famous for her intellect\, style\, and wit\, and shares the lengths she must go to&mdash\;for the protection of her family and her legacy&mdash\;to preserve her carefully crafted white i dentity in the racist world in which she lives.
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