Rare 1954 ~ Love is Eternal: A Novel about Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln~Irving Stone [Hardcover] Irving Stone

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Hardcover has some smudges and minor wear. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This 1954 first edition of Irving Stone’s “Love is Eternal” offers a captivating glimpse into the passionate romance between Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd. Stone, renowned for his meticulous historical research, brings to life the tumultuous love story that blossomed amidst the backdrop of the American Civil War. Through vivid prose, he weaves together the personal and political, allowing readers to witness the strength of the Lincolns’ bond as they navigated the challenges of leading a nation torn apart by conflict. This novel stands as a testament to Stone’s skill in humanizing historical figures, rendering them as complex individuals driven by love, ambition, and a profound sense of duty. While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age, the pages within transport readers to a bygone era, inviting them to experience the joys and sorrows that shaped one of America’s most iconic presidential couples.