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The unexpected and forbidden affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok unfolds in a triumph of historical fiction. Lorena, a prominent woman reporter, meets Eleanor in 1932 while covering Franklin Roosevelt's presidential campaign. Initially unimpressed by the idealistic Eleanor, Lorena's feelings deepen into a powerful passion that matures into lasting love. She moves into the White House, where her role as "first friend" becomes an open secret, alongside FDR's own affairs. Taking a job in the Roosevelt administration, Lorena navigates her complicated relationship with Franklin, who proves to be both a great president and a challenging rival. As their bond faces extraordinary and everyday tests, Lorena grows as a woman and a writer, never losing sight of her love for Eleanor. The narrative spans various locations, from Washington, D.C., to Hyde Park, capturing the emotional depth and wit of their relationship. Advance praise highlights the novel's exploration of love and the complexities of human connection, emphasizing the beauty of the world Lorena and Eleanor created together. This unforgettable story illuminates a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in history, showcasing the enduring power of passion.
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Due donne alla Casa Bianca, Amy Bloom, Giacomo Cuva
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2019
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- Prezzo
- 3,19 €
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- Titolo
- Due donne alla Casa Bianca
- Lingua
- Italiano
- Autori
- Amy Bloom, Giacomo Cuva
- Editore
- Fazi Editore
- Pubblicato
- 2019
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 250
- ISBN10
- 8893255243
- ISBN13
- 9788893255240
- Serie
- Tag
- Narrativa, Letteratura romantica, Prosa storica, Amore, Donne, Politica, USA, Relazioni, LGBTQ+, Memorie, Romance LGBTQ+, America, Povertà, Gelosia, Washington
- Valutazione
- 3,2 su 5
- Descrizione
- The unexpected and forbidden affair between Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickok unfolds in a triumph of historical fiction. Lorena, a prominent woman reporter, meets Eleanor in 1932 while covering Franklin Roosevelt's presidential campaign. Initially unimpressed by the idealistic Eleanor, Lorena's feelings deepen into a powerful passion that matures into lasting love. She moves into the White House, where her role as "first friend" becomes an open secret, alongside FDR's own affairs. Taking a job in the Roosevelt administration, Lorena navigates her complicated relationship with Franklin, who proves to be both a great president and a challenging rival. As their bond faces extraordinary and everyday tests, Lorena grows as a woman and a writer, never losing sight of her love for Eleanor. The narrative spans various locations, from Washington, D.C., to Hyde Park, capturing the emotional depth and wit of their relationship. Advance praise highlights the novel's exploration of love and the complexities of human connection, emphasizing the beauty of the world Lorena and Eleanor created together. This unforgettable story illuminates a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in history, showcasing the enduring power of passion.