Giveaway/ Book Tour: THE SPYMISTRESS by Jennifer Chiaverini
Book Description:
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini is back with another enthralling historical novel set during the Civil War era, this time inspired by the life of �a true Union woman as true as steel” who risked everything by caring for Union prisoners of war — and stealing Confederate secrets.
Born to slave-holding aristocracy in Richmond, Virginia, and educated by Northern Quakers, Elizabeth Van Lew was a paradox of her time. When her native state seceded in April 1861, Van Lew’s convictions compelled her to defy the new Confederate regime. Pledging her loyalty to the Lincoln White House, her courage would never waver, even as her wartime actions threatened not only her reputation, but also her life.
Van Lew’s skills in gathering military intelligence were unparalleled. She helped to construct the Richmond Underground and orchestrated escapes from the infamous Confederate Libby Prison under the guise of humanitarian aid. Her spy ring’s reach was vast, from clerks in the Confederate War and Navy Departments to the very home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Although Van Lew was inducted posthumously into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame, the astonishing scope of her achievements has never been widely known. In Chiaverini’s riveting tale of high-stakes espionage, a great heroine of the Civil War finally gets her due.
About Jennifer Chiaverini:
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Jennifer Chiaverini is the author of numerous New York Times bestselling novels, including Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker and the Elm Creek Quilts series. A graduate of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago , she lives in Madison , Wisconsin , with her husband and two sons.
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I bet my mom would love this. Thanks for the giveaway!
bermudaonion said... October 2, 2013 at 6:01 AM
Thank you for the chance to win this book. I have been wanting this book.
Angela - Bookaunt said... October 2, 2013 at 11:44 AM
I've been following Jennifer Chiaverini's career for a while now and she just keeps writing those bestsellers. Got to hand it to her. This new historical fiction looks every bit as good as the rest. Please enter my name in the draw.
Carl Scott said... October 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM
This sounds really, really promising. Thanks for the giveaway.
Nancy said... October 2, 2013 at 12:08 PM
I know I would love to read this book. It is my kind of book. Thank you for the giveaway.
Rose Roden said... October 2, 2013 at 1:36 PM
Oooh sounds great! I haven't heard of this one yet. Thanks for the giveaway!
Lara Newell said... October 2, 2013 at 3:36 PM
I have read several of Jennifer's Elm Creek books and think this looks like a great direction for her to go! Thanks for the info and chance to win!
holdenj said... October 2, 2013 at 4:25 PM
I love books that bring history to life! This looks really good!
Unknown said... October 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Interesting character
bn100 said... October 2, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Thank you for the chance to win what sounds like a wonderful book.
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Wendy Newcomb said... October 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM
sounds interesting. thanks for the giveaway!
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Anonymous said... October 3, 2013 at 6:05 PM
This sounds like a book for me. Adding it to my wishlist.
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Amy C said... October 6, 2013 at 5:37 AM
I love that the book is set during the Civil War. Elizabeth sounds like an amazing woman. I am very interested in reading this book. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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Anita Yancey said... October 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM
I love historical novels, and I particularly love seeing a great heroine!
Unknown said... October 13, 2013 at 9:14 PM
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