Pharaoh

Pharaoh by Jackie French
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nice introduction into Egypt prehistory combined with view of surrounding civilisation.

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The Personal Librarian

The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Story of Belle da Costa Greene - born in an Afro-American family, completed high school and library courses. After 2 years work as a librarian at the Princetown University Library she got a job of librarian of multimillionaire J.P. Morgan.
Here she demonstrated her exceptional abilities as expert on ancient books and manuscripts and also as a very skillful financial negotiator.
The book presents important aspects of Belle's private life - obsession on hiding her "black" heritage, extraordinary relation with her boss and emotions and disappointment in the only love of her life.
Exciting life, great story.

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