Greene’s father was the first Black graduate of Harvard College as well as a professor, diplomat and prominent racial justice activist. She was also a Black woman who passed as white. Morgan’s librarian, a woman named Belle da Costa Greene, was one of the most important librarians in American history. Weeks later, when Murray’s literary agent pestered her to take a closer look at Benedict’s proposal, Murray’s attitude changed. She chuckled, thinking, “The only thing I have in common is a Chase account”-referring to the modern-day banking company with historical ties to Morgan. Murray quickly glanced at the first page of the pitch, which described financier J.P. The award-winning author of more than 20 novels had received a request from historical novelist Marie Benedict to collaborate on a novel. “What has this got to do with me?” wondered Victoria Christopher Murray. Morgan and his librarian, a captivating woman with a big secret. Two beloved novelists shed light on another notable partnership-between J.P.
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