The Secrets of Mary Bowser

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.

Author: Lois Leveen
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 05/15/2012
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.40w x 1.38d
ISBN: 9780062107909

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2012
Shelf Awareness 06/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 06/25/2012

About the Author
Leveen, Lois: -

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.