Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker (Chiaverini) - Book Reviews

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[An] enlightening new historical novel.… Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker vividly imagines how the Civil War touched daily life in Washington.
Washingtonian


Chiaverini has drawn a loving portrait of a complex and gifted woman.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch


All the characters are brilliantly written, and readers will enjoy getting to know each and every one of them. [Chiaverini] brings to life long-forgotten snapshots of America’s past with style, grace and respect.
Romance Times (RT) Book Reviews


Though not without its problems (characters are insulated from the worst of the war; Lizzy is curiously passive; the pacing can be slow), Chiaverini deviates from her usual focus on quilting to create a welcome historical.
Publishers Weekly


Keckley is an admirable heroine—successful, self-made, and utterly sympathetic.... This is also a good choice for readers of Christian historical fiction, as both Elizabeth’s and Mr. Lincoln’s faiths are important elements in shaping their characters.
Booklist


Chiaverini's characters are compelling and accurate; the reader truly feels drawn into the intimate scenes at the White House. Historical fiction fans will enjoy this one.
Library Journal


[T]he backdrop is strikingly vivid, Chiaverini's domestic tale dawdles too often in the details of dress fittings and quilt piecings, leaving Elizabeth's emotional terrain glimpsed but not traveled.
Kirkus Reviews