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An Inconvenient Widow

The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln
  • Lois Romano
2026
Simon & Schuster

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Photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln in a dress looking into the distance.
Book Review

Mary Todd Lincoln Has Long Been Derided. Is Her Reputation Salvageable?

History knows the First Lady as a hysterical widow and a lavish spender. A recent biographer chooses to highlight her mental fortitude and political prowess.
by Thomas Mallon via The New Yorker
This publication restricts nonsubscriber access to some or all of its articles.
on May 18, 2026
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