![]() Although Benedict was interested in writing about da Costa Greene for decades, she didn't feel comfortable with the endeavor "it did not feel right or appropriate for her to try and tell the story of a Black woman without a Black woman." īenedict read a work by co-author Victoria Christopher Murray and immediately wanted to try writing da Costa Greene's story with her. While she was visiting New York’s Morgan Library, a docent shared information with her about da Costa Greene, starting Benedict's fascination with the historical figure. The novel also speaks to Belle's personal life as she struggles with her identity and the historical context in which she lives.Ĭo-author Marie Benedict learned about Belle da Costa Greene while she was still working as a lawyer. Morgan, she became hugely successful as she purchased rare manuscripts to build Mr. Morgan and establishes herself in high society while disguising her true identity as a person of color in the early twentieth century. The novel follows Belle da Costa Greene as she receives employment from J. The book, co-written by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, was published June 2021 by Berkeley Books. ![]() ![]() Morgan, as well as the first director of the Morgan Library & Museum. The Personal Librarian tells of the lifework of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J. ![]()
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