The President's Wife

The President's Wife is “serious” but enjoyable historical fiction. The subject is fascinating yet little known (at least to me), and although the story moved slowly, I never lost interest. 
Edith Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson's second wife. Married during Wilson's first term as president, Edith became known as the “first female president” when she tried to protect her husband after a stroke. She assumed many of his duties as she tried to preserve his presidency and protect his health and legacy. 
Most of my criticisms are of her life choices and not necessarily of the story. Their courtship was somewhat creepy, at least on the part of the President. And Edith's actions after his stroke were misguided at best. But the novel led me to understand the motivations behind these actions, and I was intrigued enough to read through to the end. Although I didn't always agree with Edith, I liked her and felt I understood why she acted as she did. 
I would highly recommend this novel for anyone looking for thoughtful, well-written biographical fiction. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this novel to read and review.