The Secrets of Mary Bowser - A Novel

Zusatztext "This novel will sweep you into the world of Mary Bowser without making you feel as if you're sitting in school instead of on the beach." Informationen zum Autor Award-winning author Lois Leveen's work has appeared in the New York Times , on NPR, and in literary journals and anthologies. A former faculty member at UCLA and Reed College, she lives in Portland, Oregon. Klappentext Based on a remarkable true story, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is an inspiring tale of one daring woman's willingness to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of history All her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew daughter, decides to send Mary to Philadelphia to be educated, she must leave her family to seize her freedom. Life in the North brings new friendships, a courtship, and a far different education than Mary ever expected, one that leads her into the heart of the abolition movement. With the nation edging toward war, she defies Virginia law by returning to Richmond to care for her ailing father—and to fight for emancipation. Posing as a slave in the Confederate White House in order to spy on President Jefferson Davis, Mary deceives even those who are closest to her to aid the Union command. Just when it seems that all her courageous gambles to end slavery will pay off, Mary discovers that everything comes at a cost—even freedom. Zusammenfassung Based on the remarkable true story of a freed African American slave who returned to Virginia at the onset of the Civil War to spy on the Confederates. Author Lois Leveen combines fascinating facts and ingenious speculation to craft a historical novel that will enthrall readers of women’s fiction! historical fiction! and acclaimed works like Cane River and Cold Mountain that offer intimate looks at the twin nightmares of slavery and Civil War. A powerful and unforgettable story of a woman who risked her own freedom to bring freedom to millions of others! The Secrets of Mary Bowser celebrates the courageous achievements of a little known but truly inspirational American heroine. ...

Product details

• Authors: Lois Leveen
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.05.2012
• EAN: 9780062107909
• ISBN: 978-0-06-210790-9
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 28 mm
• Series: P.S.
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Romance, Historical fiction, United States of America, USA, Crime and mystery fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, FICTION: Women, FICTION: Historical / General, FICTION: Thrillers / Suspense, FICTION: Thrillers / Espionage, FICTION: African American & Black / Women, FICTION: African American & Black / Mystery & Detective, FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE: FICTION, FICTION: African American & Black / Historical, FICTION: Romance / African American & Black, FICTION: Historical / Civil War Era, Relating to African American / Black American people, Biographical fiction / autobiographical fiction, First Year Experience / Fiction