Karen Abbott
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062092908
- author:
- Karen Abbott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 544
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 3.1 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, War & Espionage, Espionage
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy is the spellbinding true story of four courageous women who risked everything to become spies during the Civil War. Karen Abbott tells the fascinating tale of their bravery and cunning.
These four women - a socialite, a farmgirl, an abolitionist, and a widow - used their unique skills and charms to gather intelligence for both sides of the conflict. From Belle Boyd's daring courier work to Elizabeth Van Lew's elaborate espionage ring, each woman played a crucial role in shaping the course of the war.
Using a wealth of primary source material and interviews with the spies' descendants, Abbott brings these remarkable women to life, drawing you into the tumultuous years of the Civil War. With its rich historical context and compelling stories, Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy is a gripping account of four heroines who defied convention and changed the course of history.
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