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Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini (2013, Paperback)
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"New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverinis compelling historical novel unveils the private lives of Abraham and Mary Lincoln through the perspective of the First Ladys most trusted confidante and friend, her dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckley. In a life that spanned nearly a century and witnessed some of the most momentous events in American history, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was born a slave. A gifted seamstress, she earned her freedom by the skill of her needle, and won the friendship of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln by her devotion. A sweeping historical novel, "Mrs. Lincolns Dressmaker "illuminates the extraordinary relationship the two women shared, beginning in the hallowed halls of the White House during the trials of the Civil War and enduring almost, but not quite, to the end of Mrs. Lincolns days.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100142180351
ISBN-139780142180358
eBay Product ID (ePID)159897588
Product Key Features
Publication Year2013
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
AuthorJennifer Chiaverini
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
GroupTrade
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "Required Reading . . . The story of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and Lizzie Keckley, a former slave who became Mrs. Lincoln's seamstress and confidante. After the president's assassination, Keckley created the Mary Todd Lincoln quilt and also a scandalous memoir. A new spin on the story." -- New York Post "Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the first lady's most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante." Harper's Bazaar "Chiaverini has drawn a loving portrait of a complex and gifted woman . . . Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker helps to illuminate the path on which her long and remarkable life led her." St. Louis Post-Dispatch "All the characters are brilliantly written, and readers will enjoy getting to know them. [Chiaverini] brings to life long-forgotten snapshots of America's past with style, grace and respect." RT Book Reviews "Taking readers through times of war and peace as seen through the eyes of an extraordinary woman, the author brings Civil War Washington to vivid life through her meticulously researched authentic detail. Chiaverini's characters are compelling and accurate; the reader truly feels drawn into the intimate scenes at the White House." Library Journal "Nuanced... a welcome historical." Publishers Weekly "A compelling fictional account of Keckley's life." - Bookpage Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini and the Elm Creek Quilts series "Chiaverini's themes of love, loss, and healing will resonate with many, and her characters' stories are inspiring." Publishers Weekly "Chiaverini has an impressive ability to bring a time and place alive." Romantic Times Book Reviews "Emotionally compelling." Chicago Tribune on Sonoma Rose "Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties to contemporary settings, these novels have offered suspense, romance, and, at times, in-depth looks into the social, political, and cultural differences that helped shape a nation." BookPage "Chiaverini excels at weaving stories and at character development. We can relate to the residents of Elm Creek Valley because they remind us of folks we knowa cousin, an aunt, or a grandmother." Standard-Examiner (Utah), Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Praise for Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker "Required Reading . . . The story of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and Lizzie Keckley, a former slave who became Mrs. Lincoln's seamstress and confidante. After the president's assassination, Keckley created the Mary Todd Lincoln quilt and also a scandalous memoir. A new spin on the story." -- New York Post "Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the first lady's most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante." Harper's Bazaar "Chiaverini has drawn a loving portrait of a complex and gifted woman . . . Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker helps to illuminate the path on which her long and remarkable life led her." St. Louis Post-Dispatch "All the characters are brilliantly written, and readers will enjoy getting to know them. [Chiaverini] brings to life long-forgotten snapshots of America's past with style, grace and respect." RT Book Reviews "Taking readers through times of war and peace as seen through the eyes of an extraordinary woman, the author brings Civil War Washington to vivid life through her meticulously researched authentic detail. Chiaverini's characters are compelling and accurate; the reader truly feels drawn into the intimate scenes at the White House." Library Journal "Nuanced... a welcome historical." Publishers Weekly "A compelling fictional account of Keckley's life." - Bookpage Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini and the Elm Creek Quilts series "Chiaverini's themes of love, loss, and healing will resonate with many, and her characters' stories are inspiring." - Publishers Weekly "Chiaverini has an impressive ability to bring a time and place alive." -Romantic Times Book Reviews "Emotionally compelling." -Chicago Tribune on Sonoma Rose "Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the Roaring Twenties to contemporary settings, these novels have offered suspense, romance, and, at times, in-depth looks into the social, political, and cultural differences that helped shape a nation." - BookPage "Chiaverini excels at weaving stories and at character development. 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Publication Date2013-09-24
Dewey Decimal813/.54
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- Dec 22, 2020
Accurate!
This books author has done a significant amount of research so that the book is very historical. Great read about an awesome woman!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 19, 2019
Great reading
I enjoyed reading about Mrs. Lincoln and her dressmaker during the Civil War. The author did a very good job of describing the lives of the Lincolns during the war as well as their private lives.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 26, 2023
Interesting historical information
I have read this book previously. I purchased this one for a friend. It arrived in very good condition.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 01, 2021
Great book
I love historical fiction and this is a great one! Would highly recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 26, 2022
Mrs Lincoln's Dressmaker book
The text print is small and a bit difficult to read with progressive lenses.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 14, 2018
Interesting book
so many wonderful stories about great characters in our historyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 04, 2021
Interesting historical facts.
Enjoying the author.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 29, 2019
Down to earth glimpse of President and Mrs Lincoln
For one thing, it reminds me of the current negative attitudes toward our current president even though the causes for those attitudes are greatly different.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 11, 2019
Very good book!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 21, 2018
nice history
interesting history on the dressmaker and the president- numerous things I didn't know. have passed onto a friendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
