Lois Romano is a distinguished American journalist, author, and editor, known for her in-depth coverage of national politics and American political culture for major outlets, including The Washington Post and Politico. Her longtime interest in the lives of women who have influenced history informs her writing with empathy, depth, and nuance. AN INCONVENIENT WIDOW: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln reflects her insight into the interplay between politics and the human condition, illuminating the complex life of a First Lady who navigated personal turmoil and public scrutiny to play a central role at the most consequential moment in our nation’s history.
