Love on Trial: An American Scandal in Black and White
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Anthropology, History
| Author: | Heidi Ardizzone, Ph.D., Earl Lewis, Ph.D. | ISBN: | 9780393247466 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton & Company | Publication: | May 17, 2002 |
| Imprint: | W. W. Norton & Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Heidi Ardizzone, Ph.D., Earl Lewis, Ph.D. |
| ISBN: | 9780393247466 |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Publication: | May 17, 2002 |
| Imprint: | W. W. Norton & Company |
| Language: | English |
"Too important to be ignored....A fascinating look at America's obsession with race, pride, and privilege."—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 nation—and forced the couple into an annulment trial. "A compelling read."—Boston Globe "This is a great story....Earl Lewis and Heidi Ardizzone tell it very well."—Chicago Tribune
"Too important to be ignored....A fascinating look at America's obsession with race, pride, and privilege."—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 nation—and forced the couple into an annulment trial. "A compelling read."—Boston Globe "This is a great story....Earl Lewis and Heidi Ardizzone tell it very well."—Chicago Tribune
