Love on Trial: An American Scandal in Black and White

Love on Trial: An American Scandal in Black and White

"Too important to be ignored....A fascinating look at America's obsession with race, pride, and privilege."â€•Essence
When Alice Jones, a former nanny, married Leonard Rhinelander in 1924, she became the first black woman to be listed in the Social Register as a member of one of New York's wealthiest families. Once news of the marriage became public, a scandal of race, class, and sex gripped the nationâ€•and forced the couple into an annulment trial. "A compelling read."â€•Boston Globe "This is a great story....Earl Lewis and Heidi Ardizzone tell it very well."â€•Chicago Tribune
Country USA
Brand W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer W. W. Norton & Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2002-05-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780393323092

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