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Fiction

Jennifer Chiaverini presents a stunning account of the friendship that blossomed between Mary Todd Lincoln and her seamstress, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Keckley, a former slave who gained her professional reputation in Washington, D.C. by outfitting the city’s elite. Keckley made history by sewing for First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, and within the White House, she was a trusted witness to many private moments between the President and his wife, two of the most compelling figures in American history. Published in 2013; 368 pages.

Includes 15 paperback copies and 1 book club guide prepared by WCPL.