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Based on the life of Mary Bowser, a freed slave who returns to Virginia to spy on the Confederates, this is the powerful story of a woman who must sacrifice her freedom to truly achieve it. n nBased 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. n nAuthor Lois Leveen combines fascinating facts and ingenious speculation to craft a historical novel that will enthrall readers of womens 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. nn
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Vânzător: Libris.ro
Brand: Lois Leveen
