Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray on The First Ladies | Literary Wine Down

Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray join me for Literary Wine Down to discuss The First Ladies. The novel tells the story of the extraordinary friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune. Coming from very different worlds, the two women form a bond that would influence politics, education, and the fight for racial justice in America. As they navigate power, racism, public pressure, and personal sacrifice, The First Ladies explores the impact of friendship, advocacy, and the determination to create change during a pivotal time in history. We talk about Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary McLeod Bethune, the research behind the novel, and how Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray brought this remarkable relationship to life on the page. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with authors 🍷 Follow along on Instagram:   / spinesvines   📚 Explore more at https://spinesvines.com — About Literary Wine Down Literary Wine Down is a conversation series where books, storytelling, and culture come together. Each episode features an author discussing their work, creative process, and the stories that stay with us long after the final page. — Come for the book. Stay for the conversation. For readers who want more than just the story. Originally recorded in July 2023.