Great book. Well researched biographies of Angelina Grimke Weld (whom I'd never heard of until now - but very interesting character), Varina Davis, Julia Grant.

Interesting short biographies of Varina Davis and Julia Dent Grant. Angelica Grimke was also good but not as interesting. I'm not sure why it was more tedious - possibly it was the primary sources quoted in the style of the early 19th century. Anyway, once I was past Angelica the whole pace of the book picked up and I finished it rather quickly. ( )