Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

A Novel

Jennifer Chiaverini

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Plume
20 November 2013

Fiction & Literature; Historical fiction

Mrs. Lincoln's 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. Lincoln's days.

The New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Sisters and Canary Girls unveils the private lives of President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, through the eyes of the First Lady's most trusted confidante and friend in this compelling historical novel.

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. Lincoln's 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. Lincoln's days.

By: Jennifer Chiaverini
Imprint: Plume
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780142180358
ISBN 10: 0142180351
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 20 November 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jennifer Chiaverini is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago. She lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin.

Reviews for Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker: A Novel

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 More Praise for Jennifer Chiaverini 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. --RT Book Reviews Emotionally compelling. --Chicago Tribune 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 know--a cousin, an aunt, or a grandmother. --Standard-Examiner (Utah)