The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen

Title: The Secrets of Mary Bowser Author: Lois Leveen Genre: Fiction (Historical / 1860s / Virginia / Slavery / Civil War / Spying / Underground Railroad / Quakers / Jefferson Davis) Publisher/Publication Date : William Morrow Paperbacks (5/15/2012) Source: TLC Book Tours Rating: Liked a great deal. Did I finish?: Oh yes -- couldn't stop! One-sentence summary: The story of a Richmond woman, who goes from slave to free woman to spy, in this real life tale of Civil War espionage. Reading Challenges: Historical Fiction Do I like the cover?: I do -- again, I love a hist fic that doesn't feature the beheaded costumed woman, although I do sort of hate the giant quote on the right side. I'm reminded of...: Margaret George First line : Mama was always so busy. Did... I become a walking 1860s-ish trivia machine?: YES. Honestly, anyone who made eye contact with me got a buttload of awesomeness gleaned from this novel -- so much fascinating stuff in