Mary Lincoln, the first lady of a nation at war, faced her own personal battles within the White House walls. Her extravagance, southern roots, and mental struggles strained her marriage and shattered her family. Tragedy struck with the loss of her son Willie and the estrangement of her eldest, Robert. The assassination of her husband, Abraham Lincoln, dealt a final blow to her fragile spirit. This poignant exploration of the Lincoln family reveals the hidden turmoil behind the presidency of one of America's greatest leaders. |