White Houses

In 1933, journalist Lorena Hickok began a passionate relationship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, which shaped their lives and led to her rise from dirt-poor childhood to the center of privilege and power. This is the story of their hidden love and her unlikely journey, filled with back-room politics, secrets, and scandals.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: Granta Books

In 1933, President Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt moved into the White House, accompanied by the renowned journalist Lorena Hickok - Hick to her friends - a straight-talking reporter from South Dakota. Her passionate connection with the idealistic, patrician First Lady would profoundly impact their lives. Narrated by the resilient Hick, "White Houses" unveils the hidden love story of Eleanor and Hick, as well as her remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to the center of privilege and power. The book is filled with intriguing back-room politics, revealing secrets and scandals of the era, and delving into the enduring power of love. It is an imaginative tour-de-force from a writer of extraordinary and exuberant talent.

In 1933, President Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt moved into the White House, accompanied by the renowned journalist Lorena Hickok - Hick to her friends - a straight-talking reporter from South Dakota. Her passionate connection with the idealistic, patrician First Lady would profoundly impact their lives. Narrated by the resilient Hick, "White Houses" unveils the hidden love story of Eleanor and Hick, as well as her remarkable journey from a humble upbringing to the center of privilege and power. The book is filled with intriguing back-room politics, revealing secrets and scandals of the era, and delving into the enduring power of love. It is an imaginative tour-de-force from a writer of extraordinary and exuberant talent.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 194 x 123 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783781744