The President's Wife: A Novel

The President's Wife is a historical novel about Edith Bolling, who became the First Lady of the United States and secretly assumed the presidency when her husband, Woodrow Wilson, fell ill. She replaced the staff and discussed policy with him daily, encrypting top-secret messages and becoming an important adviser. When peace talks began in Europe, she attended at Woodrow's side, but his health took a dramatic turn for the worse. Edith must contend with the demands of a tumultuous country, the secrets of Woodrow's true condition, and the potentially devastating consequences of her failure.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Edith Bolling, a widowed socialite, is drawn into the world of politics when she marries President Woodrow Wilson. Initially uncomfortable in her new role, Edith quickly becomes indispensable to her husband's presidency, replacing his distracting staff and discussing policy with him daily. During the war, she encrypts top-secret messages and becomes an important adviser. When peace talks begin in Europe, Edith attends at Woodrow's side, but his health takes a dramatic turn for the worse. In her determination to preserve both his progress and his reputation, Edith all but assumes the presidency herself. Now, she must contend with the demands of a tumultuous country, the secrets of Woodrow's true condition, and the potentially devastating consequences of her failure. Edith's story is a fascinating read that sheds light on the remarkable role and achievements of women in history. It is perfect for readers of Marie Benedict and Fiona Davis.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 210 x 141 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728293462