"The Librarian" tells the story of the exceptional black woman, Belle da Costa Greene, who is distinguished by her intellect, style, and intelligence, and who shares with her mother the trait of protecting her family and legacy by adopting a white identity in an abhorrent racist world.
Belle da Costa Greene, who is in her twenties, is appointed by J.P. Morgan, a wealthy man, to supervise a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and works of art in his newly built Pierpont Morgan library. By joining the personal curator of Mr. Morgan's library, Belle then becomes a major player in New York City society, and one of the most powerful figures in the world of art and books, distinguished by her extraordinary artistic taste and skill in negotiating to win antiques auctions. Art and manuscripts.
But Belle had a secret that she was keen to keep. Her real name was not Belle da Costa Greene, but Belle Marion Greiner. She was originally the daughter of Richard Greiner, the first black graduate of Harvard University, who was known as a fierce advocate for equality.
This novel is considered one of the best-selling novels of the year 2021 according to the New York Times. It was also chosen by the American Book Club as the best novel of the year, and it is considered by the American National Radio and the Washington newspaper.