Speed Signing with Authors Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

Come by Titcomb’s Bookshop on Thursday July 13th from 4-5pm for a Speed Signing with authors Marie Benedict (The Mitford Affair, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie) and Victoria Christopher Murray (Seven Deadly Sins series), co-authors of the new book The First Ladies (on sale June 27th). This powerhouse duo also co-authored the New York Times bestseller The Personal Librarian (2022). This book signing will take place in front of the shop and is first come, first serve, no RSVP is required.

If you are unable to join us in person, you can order a book to be signed by the authors by ordering on the Titcomb’s website or by calling us at the shop at 508-888-2331.

ABOUT THE BOOK

A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian.

The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women’s rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams—and holding each other’s hands through tragedy and triumph.

When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband’s secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women’s desire to fight together for justice and equality.

This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Marie Benedict is a lawyer with more than ten years of experience as a litigator. A graduate of Boston College and the Boston University School of Law, she is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Carnegie’s Maid, The Other Einstein, and Lady Clementine. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.

Victoria Christopher Murray is one of the country’s top Black contemporary authors with more than one million books in print. She has written more than twenty novels, including the Seven Deadly Sins series and Stand Your Ground, a Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She holds an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Event address: 

Titcomb’s Bookshop
432 Route 6A

East Sandwich, MA 02537
www.titcombsbookshop.com
508-888-2331