by Jennifer Chiaverini
I didn't realize that The Spymistress is based on a real life heroine of the civil war. I guess I didn't read the description well enough. Elizabeth Van Lew risked her life and fortune to spy for the Union and assist in the escape of many Union soldiers held prisoner by the Confederate Army. I hav...
There are a lot of books out there about the American Civil War, both Historical Fiction novels and Non-fiction histories. Unlike many of the civil war books out there, which tell grand, sweeping stories of famous battles, The Spymistress, established author Jennifer Chiaverini's new Historical Fic...
I enjoyed this historical book about the Civil War. When the War breaks out Lizzie Van Lew and her mother Eliza are Northern sympathizers and are shocked at the way their fellow Confederates are acting. She doesn't agree with the War and doesn't want to help the South in any way.Lizzie chooses to re...
Never underestimate the drive and determination of a woman. If ever anyone were to question that statement, all one needs to do is read about Elizabeth Van Lew, particularly Jennifer Chiaverini’s The Spymistress. Minutely researched, Ms. Chiaverini explores Miss Van Lew’s fortitude and her unwaverin...
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