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In Search of Mary Seacole
“Riveting. Rappaport discovered a lost portrait of Mary Seacole (1805-1881), a nurse, herbalist, and caregiver who had been as famous as her contemporary, Florence Nightingale. The portrait inspired the author’s quest to investigate Seacole’s storied life, resulting in a snappy biography.
A strong-willed woman revived by an indefatigable biographer.”
– Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Rappaport stumbled upon a haunting portrait of Seacole, painted in 1869, for sale at a flea market.
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Rappaport bought the painting and began her nearly two-decade dive into an extraordinary life. She leaves no shred of evidence unexamined, which allows her to shade the contours of Seacole’s history with facts, details and color.
And her work pays off; the Crimean section of In Search of Mary Seacole is the book’s beating heart. A comprehensive and much-deserved tribute to an incredible life."
– Linda Villarosa, New York Times Book Review
“A fascinating reclamation