An Indie Next Pick
A Washington Post Bestseller
A People Magazine Best Book
When debutante Mary Todd meets Abraham Lincoln in 1840, she finds a reticent country lawyer who lacks money and manners but has a gift for oratory. Mary gradually discovers Lincoln's amiable nature, his gentle wit, and his genius - as well as his respect for her keen political mind. But as their relationship deepens, Mary must confront his inseparable friendship with Joshua Speed, who taught his roommate how to dance, dress, and navigate the polite society of Springfield. Courting Mr. Lincoln creates a sympathetic and complex portrait of Mary, a moving portrayal of the connection between the two men, and an evocation of one of the nation's most beloved presidents.