Jennifer Chiaverini
Author
Series
Mary Todd Lincoln volume 3
Language
English
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Description
Devastated by her 1875 suicide attempt, the sisters of widowed former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln navigate the consequences of their husbands' choices while advocating for Mary’s needs.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
New York Times Born to slave-holding aristocracy in Richmond, Virginia, and educated by Northern Quakers, Elizabeth Van Lew was a paradox of her time. When her native state seceded in April 1861, Van Lew’s convictions compelled her to defy the new Confederate regime. Pledging her loyalty to the Lincoln White House, her courage would never waver, even as her wartime actions threatened not only her reputation, but also her life. Van Lew’s skills...
Author
Series
Elm Creek Quilts volume 13
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Having joined Elm Creek's quilting circle, newest member and chef Anna remembers her past and present experiences in her community's kitchens and becomes the writer of the group's official cookbook, in a tale complemented by one hundred recipes.
Author
Series
Elm Creek Quilts volume 21
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Author
Series
Elm Creek Quilts volume 18
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Meditating on the weddings she has attended in Elm Creek Manor throughout the years on the morning of her daughter's wedding day, Sarah McClure evaluates the symbolic features on a wedding quilt designed to display the signatures of beloved guests.
Author
Series
Elm Creek Quilts volume 11
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
A seasonally themed Elm's Creek Quilts tale finds master quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson tackling a new quilt for her reluctant daughter-in-law that depicts holiday memories of Elm Creek Manor.