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The Spy Mistress (2000)

by Jennifer Chiaverini(Favorite Author)

3.54 of 5 Votes: 3

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review 1: Well researched book about a woman from Virginia whose political views side with the North. She ends up fighting convention to work in a Union prisoner of war camp. While the author knows her history, it feels as though the dialog is just a way to present it. Stilted, and forced, it was missing excitement or realism. The main character Elizabeth felt flat. While it presented an interesting story of the civil war, the lack of humanity made it feel lifeless.
review 2: There were times when this book felt a little like a beach read, but it was pretty good overall. I enjoyed the setting and learned quite a bit about historical events in the Confederate South. I might not seek out and read everything by Chiaverini, but if her next topic is of historical interest to ... moreme, I will probably read it. I trust her research, and her writing style is solid if not my favorite. less

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