This week, we feature a fascinating foray into the life of a Southern belle dedicated to abolishing slavery and a thrilling adventure that combines World War II history and priceless works of art.
American History
‘Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War’
By Gerri WillisElizabeth Van Lew, a Southern belle, was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Wealthy, well-connected, and charming, she utterly opposed slavery. When Virginia seceded, she supported the Union. Hiding any outward signs of Union sympathy, she provided the North secret support. She helped Union POWs escape North and eventually became a spy. This book tells her powerful story, and the story of the escape and espionage ring she ran from Richmond. It shows what one determined person can accomplish.
