Cassie S. (cassie86) - , reviewed on 7/27/2009 + 40 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 12

Keeping in mind that this book is historical fiction and not a biography, it is a fantastic account of Mary Todd Lincoln. I was constantly looking up things while reading this book, and found all the names and dates and events were fact, but Newman expertly took all these facts and created a story around them. If you are looking for something more biographical, Newman writes this at the end of her book:

"I am indebted to Jean Baker's excellent biography, Mary Todd Lincoln, which both informed and inspired me. Anyone interested in an entirely factual account of Mary's life should read this book."

But if you are looking for read that will tug on your heart and inspire you and ARE looking for fiction, not a biography, you HAVE to read this!

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