The Personal Librarian

In "The Personal Librarian," bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray illuminate the life of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian, who navigates the complexities of identity and race in early 20th-century America. Although celebrated for her intellect and taste in rare books and art, Belle is compelled to conceal her true identity as a Black woman, passing as white to protect her family's legacy. This compelling historical fiction sheds light on her remarkable journey and the sacrifices she makes in a world rife with racism.