The personal librarian [large print] / Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.
The remarkable story of 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 to leave a lasting legacy that enriched our nation, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict, and acclaimed author 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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593414248
- ISBN: 0593414241
- ISBN: 9781648383304
- Physical Description: 482 pages (large print) ; 24 cm
- Edition: First large print edition.
- Publisher: New York : Random House Large Print, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A novel"--Cover. |
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| Genre: | Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. Large print books. Novels. |
Available copies
- 30 of 42 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 42 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | LP Benedict (Text) | 38955500027801 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Bailey Public Library | LTE FIC Benedict (Text) | 37807000025982 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Checked out | 10/31/2024 |
| Beaufort Main | LP F BENED (Text) | 34208400006366 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | LP F Benedict (Text) | 34269001326736 | Adult Large Print Fiction | In transit | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | LP FIC BEN (Text) | 30441100918135 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | LPF Benedict (Text) | 33115007690366 | Adult Large Print Fiction | In transit | - |
| Clemmons Branch | LP FIC BENEDICT, MARIE (Text) | 0112523483583 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | LP BENEDICT (Text) | 22281500148843 | Adult Large Print Fiction | In transit | - |
| Cliffdale Library | LP BENEDICT (Text) | 31781065900902 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Checked out | 11/14/2024 |
| Currie Memorial Library | LGPT FIC BENEDICT (Text) | 38198050003159 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
