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1 online resource (1 audio file) |
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122300 |
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digital rda |
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audio file rda |
| Summary |
-- New York Times But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white-her complexion is dark because she is African American. -- tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to-for the protection of her family and her legacy-to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives. |
| Note |
Downloadable audio file. |
| Performer |
Read by Robin Miles. |
| Summary |
Hired by J.P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library, Belle da Costa Greene becomes one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she keeps. |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Greene, Belle da Costa -- Fiction.
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Greene, Belle da Costa. |
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Pierpont Morgan Library -- Fiction.
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Pierpont Morgan Library. |
| Chronological Term |
1898-1951 |
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African American women -- Fiction.
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Women librarians -- Fiction.
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Passing (Identity) -- Fiction.
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African American women. |
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Passing (Identity) |
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Women librarians. |
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New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 1898-1951 -- Fiction.
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New York (State) -- New York. |
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Biographical fiction.
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Historical fiction.
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Novels.
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Audiobooks.
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Downloadable audio books. |
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Audiobooks.
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Fiction.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Murray, Victoria Christopher, author.
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Miles, Robin, narrator.
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| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Benedict, Marie. Personal librarian New York, NY : Penguin Audio, [2021] 9780593501528 (NjBwBT)bl2021013440 (OCoLC)1252785142 |
| ISBN |
9780593409718 |
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059340971X |
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