![]() ![]() ![]() Just when it seems that all her courageous gambles to end slavery will pay off, Mary discovers that everything comes at a cost-even freedom. Posing as a slave in the Confederate White House in order to spy on President Jefferson Davis, Mary deceives even those who are closest to her to aid the Union command. 'Masterfully written, The Secrets of Mary Bowser shines a new light onto our countrys darkest history.' Brunonia Barry, bestselling author of The Lace Reader 'Packed with drama, intrigue, love, loss, and most of all, the resilience of a remarkable heroine. With the nation edging toward war, she defies Virginia law by returning to Richmond to care for her ailing father-and to fight for emancipation. Life in the North brings new friendships, a courtship, and a far different education than Mary ever expected, one that leads her into the heart of the abolition movement. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew daughter, decides to send Mary to Philadelphia to be educated, she must leave her family to seize her freedom. The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Leveen, Lois About This Item Reviews Details Terms of Sale About the Seller Collecting Nebula Award Winners of the 1980s. Based on a remarkable true story, The Secrets of Mary Bowseris an inspiring tale of one daring woman's willingness to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of history All her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. 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. ![]()
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