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The Spymistress
The Spymistress
Author: Jennifer Chiaverini
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini is back with another enthralling historical novel set during the Civil War era, this time inspired by the life of “a true Union woman as true as steel? who risked everything by caring for Union prisoners of war — and stealing Confederate secrets. — Born to slave-holding aristocracy in Richmond...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781594137235
ISBN-10: 1594137234
Publication Date: 4/23/2014
Pages: 640
Edition: Lrg
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Large Print Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 4
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bkydbirder avatar reviewed The Spymistress on
Helpful Score: 1
Great writing and great history lesson in a book that was a page turner for me. Will definitely read more by this author. 4 stars
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An interesting new perspective on the Civil War through the eyes of a Unionist living deep within the Confederate lines and how she copes with living among friends, family and enemies. I was surprised that this book encompassed the entire Civil War, but in the end I was glad to read from the beginning to the end of the war.

Lizzie Van Lew is VA born and bred and has no wish to leave the state, but thinks she may have to as the state secedes from the Union. She has slaves in her home, but only due to the complications from her father's will and her and her mother treat them more like family. The author did a great job of showing the many different ways that Lizzie Van Lew tried to help her side of the "cause."
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reviewed The Spymistress on
Well researched and well written Civil war story. Jennifer Chiaverini is a new favorite author of mine. She really knows her stuff on the civil war and is able to really bring it to life.
I also liked that the book was based on a real life person.


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