Courting Mr. Lincoln

In Courting Mr. Lincoln, Mary Todd encounters a young Abraham Lincoln in 1840 Springfield, where he is an unremarkable country lawyer with a talent for oratory. Despite his rough exterior, Mary soon discovers the depth of his character and wit, while navigating her growing feelings for him amidst his close friendship with Joshua Speed. Told through the alternating perspectives of Mary and Joshua, this engaging narrative offers a nuanced exploration of Mary's complexity and the bond between the two men, set against a richly detailed historical backdrop.