Mrs. Lincolns Rival - Softcover

Chiaverini, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594137722 ISBN 13: 9781594137723

Publisher: Large Print Press, 2014

Synopsis

The "New York Times" bestselling author of "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" Jennifer Chiaverini's astute and lively novel of the politics of state--set against the backdrop of Civil War Era Washington
Beautiful, intelligent, regal, and entrancing, young Kate Chase Sprague stepped into the role of establishing her thrice-widowed father, Salmon P. Chase, in Washington society as a Lincoln cabinet member and as a future presidential candidate. For her efforts, "The Washington Star" declared her "the most brilliant woman of her day. None outshone her."
None, that is, but Mary Todd Lincoln. Though Mrs. Lincoln and her young rival held much in common--political acumen, love of country, and a resolute determination to help the men they loved achieve greatness--they could never be friends, for the success of one could come only at the expense of the other.

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Review:

Praise for "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

"Jennifer Chiaverini imagines the First Lady's most private affairs through the eyes of an unlikely confidante."
--"Harper's Bazaar"""on "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

"History--and its colorful characters--come alive."
--"USA Today "on "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

"Required reading."
--"New York Post" on "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

"Any reader interested in President Lincoln, Civil War history, or historical fiction should love this book."
--"Bookreporter.com "on "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

"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" on "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker"

About the Author:

JENNIFER CHIAVERINI is the "New York Times" bestselling author of the Elm Creek Quilts series, "The Spymistress," and "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker." She lives with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Large Print Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1594137722
• ISBN 13: 9781594137723
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 708