"Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" is a historical fiction novel by Jennifer Chiaverini. It tells the story of Elizabeth Keckley, a former slave who becomes a successful seamstress and dressmaker in Washington D.C. during the Civil War era. Keckley becomes the personal dressmaker and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, and the two women develop a close friendship. As the war rages on and the Lincolns face personal and political challenges, Keckley must navigate the complexities of her relationship with the First Lady and confront her own past. "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" offers a richly detailed portrayal of life in Washington D.C. during the Civil War era, including the political and social dynamics of the time. It explores themes of race, class, and friendship, as well as the human cost of war.

ISBN: 9780142180358