When billionaire banker J.P. Morgan needed a home for his master collection of art and rare manuscripts, an unknown woman became his trusted librarian and curator. Belle da Costa Greene was one of the most successful women of her day, but she had to keep a life-altering secret in order to succeed.

Pre-order Marie and Victoria’s novel about Belle Da Costa Greene, The Personal Librarian, from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or an independent bookstore near you

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Our Week of Women illustration is by Nina Chhita: @nina.draws.scientists

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