She works in: The House of Lincoln

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Nancy Horan is the author of one of my favorite historical novels, Loving Frank, which was about Frank Lloyd Wright. The writing was so evocative and truly captured the man in all of his complexity. When I saw this book, I was eager to read it as a new novel by Ms. Horan is always welcome.

The House of Lincoln is, as its title suggests, partly about Mr. Lincoln. It is also about his wife and children. However, even more, it is the story of a woman who worked for the family. She witnesses both their lives and the lives of those in the world around her, especially her friend Callie. Through Callie, readers are offered insight into the fraught world of race during this time period. Note that there is a bit of romance to lighten things up.

Those who are interested in Lincoln, the time period and the women around historical events may want to give this title a look.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 06 June 2023

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