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The subject matter of the book is intriguing: a highly intelligent black woman passing as white in order to work as she chooses. She becomes the personal librarian in charge of acquisitions for an extremely rich man, and has her dream job travelling the world to purchase rare manuscripts. It is based on the real Belle, and including details that are known about her add to the story.
However, I found the writing style too stilted, and I was one of the people that found her social life and her lov ...more
However, I found the writing style too stilted, and I was one of the people that found her social life and her lov ...more
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