Bibliograph

Mrs. Lincoln's sisters, a novel, Jennifer Chiaverini

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Mrs. Lincoln's sisters, a novel, Jennifer Chiaverini

Language

eng

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no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Mrs. Lincoln's sisters

Oclc number

1134849866

Responsibility statement

Jennifer Chiaverini

Sub title

a novel

Summary

In 1875, Elizabeth Todd Edwards is shocked to learn her estranged sister, Mary Todd Lincoln, has tried to take her own life. This event causes Elizabeth to look back on her fraught relationship with her famous sister1875. Elizabeth Todd Edwards reels from news that her younger sister Mary, former First Lady and widow of President Abraham Lincoln, has attempted suicide. The shocking act followed legal proceedings arranged by Mary's eldest and only surviving son that declared her legally insane. The Todd sisters-- maternal Elizabeth, peacemaker Frances, envious Ann, and much adored Emilie-- had always turned to one another in times of joy and heartache. But when Civil War erupted, the conflict shattered their family. Can they come together as sisters to help Mary in her most desperate hour? -- adapted from jacket

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