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The Personal Librarian

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SKU: 9780593101544

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“The Personal Librarian” (ISBN: 9780593101544) by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray reveals the remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan’s personal librarian. Greene curated a priceless collection of literary treasures, while safeguarding a secret that could unravel her carefully crafted life. Explore this captivating tale of ambition, secrets, and the pursuit of knowledge in a world of privilege and prejudice.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780593101544
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Berkley Books
  • Height: 206 mm
  • No of Pages: 352
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 302 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0593101545
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jun 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 137 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

24 reviews for The Personal Librarian

  1. Aviral Agrawal

    A thought-provoking story about identity and the choices we make. The ending was a bit rushed, though.

  2. Vishal

    A powerful story about a woman who had to hide her true identity. The authors do a great job of capturing the time period.

  3. Nipurn Mathur

    Amazing character development. I was hooked from the start! I learned so much and enjoyed the story.

  4. Divyanshu Abhishek

    A powerful story of a woman who defies expectations. The authors did a great job capturing the time period.

  5. Himanshu Tyagi

    A compelling narrative with strong female characters. The historical context is fascinating. Definitely recommend!

  6. Shivam Dhiman

    The story is well-written and researched. I found it to be a real page-turner. Loved the themes of race and identity!

  7. Abhishek Chaudhary

    An excellent book about a fascinating woman. Belle’s story is one of resilience and determination. Highly recommended!

  8. Manish Kumar J

    This book is a gem! The authors bring Belle’s story to life with such detail and emotion. Absolutely captivating!

  9. Aryan Dua

    A fascinating glimpse into a hidden world! Loved the themes of identity and belonging. The writing was beautiful and the research impeccable.

  10. Dipra Halder

    This book exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t put it down. A must-read for historical fiction fans.

  11. Hariharasudhan J

    Historical fiction at its finest! I couldn’t put it down. The characters were well-developed, and the plot kept me guessing.

  12. Garima Sharma

    The novel had a strong female lead that was great. However, the story felt slow and uninteresting at times

  13. Aditya Dongre

    Enjoyed learning about Belle da Costa Greene. The secret she carries adds a layer of suspense. Some parts were more engaging than others, though.

  14. Shashwat Anand

    I found the beginning slow, but the story eventually picked up. Overall, a worthwhile read.

  15. Vinay Beniwal

    A beautifully written and researched historical novel. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in history and strong women.

  16. Vibha Ojha

    Intriguing story! Belle is a captivating character, and the historical details are rich. However, the pacing felt a bit slow at times.

  17. Sonal Singh

    Enjoyable read. The plot was well-developed and the characters were believable. Some historical details were a bit dense.

  18. Disha Dey

    Belle’s character is inspirational! I loved how she navigated a world of privilege and prejudice. A must-read!

  19. Ravi Yadav

    I had mixed feelings about this book. The story was intriguing, but I found the writing style a bit dry.

  20. Gaurav Bharti

    I enjoyed the book. The plot moves a bit slowly for me, but the main character is interesting. Overall, good.

  21. Ramya Tripathi

    An amazing book about an amazing woman! The authors did a wonderful job bringing Belle’s story to life. Highly recommend!

  22. Arpankumar Rajeshbhai Naik

    A good story but I’m not sure it lives up to the hype. It was interesting to learn about Belle’s life.

  23. Shubhamkar Barman

    This book was amazing and fascinating! I loved learning about the life of Belle. I would read again!

  24. Pushkar Kumar

    A good read, but not great. The premise was interesting, but the execution fell a little short. Still worth checking out.

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