{"product_id":"precious-and-adored-the-love-letters-of-rose-cleveland-and-evangeline-simpson-whipple-1890-1918","title":"Precious and Adored: The Love Letters of Rose Cleveland and Evangeline Simpson Whipple, 1890–1918","description":"\"You are mine, and I am yours, and we are one, and our lives are one henceforth, please God, who can alone separate us. I am bold to say this, to pray and to live by it.\"—Rose Cleveland to Evangeline Simpson, May 6, 1890\nIn 1890, Rose Cleveland, sister of President Grover Cleveland, began writing to Evangeline Simpson, a wealthy widow who would become the second wife of Henry Whipple, Minnesota's Episcopal bishop. The women corresponded across states and continents, discussing their advocacy and humanitarian work—and demonstrating their sexual attraction, romance, and partnership. In 1910, after Evangeline Whipple was again widowed, the two women sailed to Italy and began a life together.\nThe letters, most written in Cleveland's dramatic, quirky style, guide readers through new love, heartbreak, and the rekindling of a committed relationship. Lillian Faderman's foreword provides the context for same-sex relationships at the time. An introduction and annotations by editors Lizzie Ehrenhalt and Tilly Laskey discuss the women's social and political circles, and explain references to friends, family, and historical events.\nAfter Rose Cleveland's death, Evangeline Whipple described her as \"my precious and adored life-long friend.\" This collection, rare in its portrayal of nineteenth-century LGBTQ history, brings their poignant story back to life.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1681341298\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1681341298.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Laskey, TIlly|Ehrenhalt, Lizzie|Faderman, Lillian\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43039518752829,"sku":"BVV.1681341298.G","price":6.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1681341298-0.jpg?v=1773350513","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/precious-and-adored-the-love-letters-of-rose-cleveland-and-evangeline-simpson-whipple-1890-1918","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}