The Personal Librarian
2021 historical fiction novel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Personal Librarian tells of the lifework of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J. P. Morgan, as well as the first director of the Morgan Library & Museum. The book, co-written by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, was published June 2021 by Berkeley Books.
Author | Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray |
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Language | English |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Publisher | Berkeley Books |
Publication date | June 29, 2021 |
Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), audiobook |
Pages | 352 |
ISBN | 978-0593101537 Hardcover edition |
The novel follows Belle da Costa Greene as she receives employment from J. P. Morgan and establishes herself in high society while disguising her true identity as a person of color in the early twentieth century. In her time working for J. P. Morgan, she became hugely successful as she purchased rare manuscripts to build Mr. Morgan's collection. The novel also speaks to Belle's personal life as she struggles with her identity and the historical context in which she lives.