The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen

Just when it seems all her dangerous gambles to end slavery will pay off, the death and destruction of the war take their greatest toll, and Mary discovers that everything comes at a cost - even freedom.īased on a true story, written with immense heart, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is an illuminating and inspiring tale of injustice and courage, friendship and war, and of one daring woman willing to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of history. As illness and hunger ravage the city, Mary's espionage leads her to deceive even those who are closest to her. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Together Mary and Bet risk their lives to smuggle invaluable information to the Union commanders. Read reviews and buy The Secrets of Mary Bowser - Large Print by Lois Leveen (Paperback) at Target. Knowing that slaves are considered incapable of intelligence, she poses as a slave in the Confederate White House to spy on President Jefferson Davis. As the nation edges toward war, Mary defies Virginia law by returning to Richmond, vowing to care for her ailing father - and to fight for emancipation. Carefully keeping the secrets of her own enslaved family, she joins the abolition movement to bring fugitive slaves to freedom.

Life in the North offers Mary a different kind of education than she ever expected. When Bet Van Lew, the outspoken daughter of the family that owns Mary, decides to send her to Philadelphia to be educated, Mary must leave her parents to seize her freedom. The Secrets of Mary Bowser will appeal to many readers with its clear narrative, uncomplicated characters and unambiguous sense of right and wrong though more. With very few details about Mary Bowser, Lois Leveen brings to life a story of a woman with courage, intelligence and determination. Mary is a loving daughter, a quick-witted girl, and a slave to one of the wealthiest families in Richmond, Virginia.

A powerful novel based on the true story of one daring woman willing to sacrifice her own freedom to change the course of history. Author Lois Leveen combines fascinating facts and ingenious speculation to craft a historical novel that will enthrall readers of womens fiction, historical.

The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen