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When Jefferson Davis became president of the Confederacy, his wife, Varina Howell Davis, reluctantly became the First Lady. Pro-slavery but also pro-Union, Varina Davis was inhibited by her role as Confederate First Lady and unable to reveal her true convictions.Cashin offers a splendid portrait of a fascinating woman who struggled with the constraints of her time and place.

Presidents' spouses --- Presidents --- Presidents' wives --- Spouses --- Wives --- Davis, Varina, --- Davis, Jefferson, --- Davis, Varina Jefferson, --- Howell, Varina, --- Davis, Varina Howell, --- Jefferson-Davis, Varina, --- Family. --- United States --- Confederate States of America --- History --- Social aspects. --- Social conditions. --- BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women.