Vous en avez un à vendre?

Les secrets de Mary Bowser : un roman de Lois Leveen (2012, livre de poche commerciale)

État :
Très bon
Prix :
2,50 $US
Environ3,42 $C
Expédition :
4,13 $US (environ 5,65 $C) Expédition au tarif économique. En savoir plussur l'expédition
Lieu : Far Rockaway, New York, États-Unis
Livraison :
Livraison prévue entre le ven. 31 mai et le mer. 5 juin à 43230
Le délai de livraison est estimé en utilisant notre méthode exclusive, basée sur la proximité de l'acheteur du lieu où se trouve l'objet, le service d'expédition sélectionné, l'historique d'expédition du vendeur et d'autres facteurs. Les délais de livraison peuvent varier, particulièrement lors de périodes achalandées.
Paiements :
     

Magasinez en toute confiance

Garantie de remboursement eBay
Recevez l'objet commandé ou obtenez un remboursement. 

Informations sur le vendeur

Le vendeur assume l'entière responsabilité de cette annonce.
Numéro de l'objet eBay :395082255448
Dernière mise à jour : déc. 22, 2023 12:25:16 HNEAfficher toutes les modificationsAfficher toutes les modifications

Caractéristiques de l'objet

État
Très bon: Un livre qui n’a pas l’air neuf et qui a été lu, mais qui est en excellent état. La ...
Type
Novel
ISBN
9780062107909
Book Title
Secrets of Mary Bowser : a Novel
Item Length
8in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
2012
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1.1in
Author
Lois Leveen
Genre
Fiction
Topic
Contemporary Women, Thrillers / Espionage, Thrillers / Historical, Biographical
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
14.7 Oz
Number of Pages
496 Pages

À propos de ce produit

Product Information

"Masterfully written, The Secrets of Mary Bowser shines a new light onto our country's 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….What a treat!" -Kelly O'Connor McNees, author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott Based on the remarkable true story of a freed African American slave who returned to Virginia at the onset of the Civil War to spy on the Confederates, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is a masterful debut by an exciting new novelist. Author Lois Leveen combines fascinating facts and ingenious speculation to craft a historical novel that will enthrall readers of women's fiction, historical fiction, and acclaimed works like Cane River and Cold Mountain that offer intimate looks at the twin nightmares of slavery and Civil War. 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 known but truly inspirational American heroine.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062107909
ISBN-13
9780062107909
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128560856

Product Key Features

Book Title
Secrets of Mary Bowser : a Novel
Author
Lois Leveen
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Contemporary Women, Thrillers / Espionage, Thrillers / Historical, Biographical
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
496 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
14.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ps3612.E9233s43 2012
Reviews
' The Secrets of Mary Bowser is a good old-fashioned historical novel packed with drama, intrigue, love, loss, and most of all, the resilience of a remarkable heroine who forges her own destiny from the first page. What a treat!? (-Kelly O'Connor McNees, author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott ), Deftly balancing history, romance and adventure, Leveen honors the life and historical importance of a brave, resourceful woman., Deftly integrating historical research into this gripping tale of adventure, love, and national conflict, Leveen brings Mary to life and evenhandedly reveals the humanity on both sides of America's deadliest war., Lois Leveen has written a captivating novel...[she] demonstrates considerable skill bringing the historical period to life. Mary's world is nuanced and complicated, but the reader is thoroughly drawn into it, never lost. The narrative voice carries with it a seamless authority, rare in novels of this type., The Secrets of Mary Bowser is not only fascinating reading, but also historical fiction of the highest caliber., Author Lois Leveen's meticulously researched historical fiction is best consumed with sweet tea and a porch swing., Told with clarity, confidence, and courage, The Secrets of Mary Bowser illuminates an untold and important story about slavery, the Civil War, and the role of women in achieving emancipation. A riveting and powerful book., The Secrets of Mary Bowser is a good old-fashioned historical novel packed with drama, intrigue, love, loss, and most of all, the resilience of a remarkable heroine who forges her own destiny from the first page. What a treat!, Masterfully written, The Secrets of Mary Bowser shines a new light onto our country's darkest history. Balancing fire and grace, the story of Mary Bowser is an ethical journey we won't soon forget, one that takes us from hatred to courage to love., "Masterfully written, The Secrets of Mary Bowser shines a new light onto our country's darkest history. Balancing fire and grace, the story of Mary Bowser is an ethical journey we won't soon forget, one that takes us from hatred to courage to love." -- Brunonia Barry, bestselling author of The Lace Reader and The Map of True Places " The Secrets of Mary Bowser is a good old-fashioned historical novel packed with drama, intrigue, love, loss, and most of all, the resilience of a remarkable heroine who forges her own destiny from the first page. What a treat!" -- -Kelly O'Connor McNees, author of The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott "Deftly balancing history, romance and adventure, Leveen honors the life and historical importance of a brave, resourceful woman." -- Kirkus Reviews "Told with clarity, confidence, and courage, The Secrets of Mary Bowser illuminates an untold and important story about slavery, the Civil War, and the role of women in achieving emancipation. A riveting and powerful book." -- Naseem Rakha, internationally bestselling author of The Crying Tree "Lois Leveen has written a captivating novel...[she] demonstrates considerable skill bringing the historical period to life. Mary's world is nuanced and complicated, but the reader is thoroughly drawn into it, never lost. The narrative voice carries with it a seamless authority, rare in novels of this type." -- Oregonian "Deftly integrating historical research into this gripping tale of adventure, love, and national conflict, Leveen brings Mary to life and evenhandedly reveals the humanity on both sides of America's deadliest war." -- Publishers Weekly " The Secrets of Mary Bowser is not only fascinating reading, but also historical fiction of the highest caliber." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer "Author Lois Leveen's meticulously researched historical fiction is best consumed with sweet tea and a porch swing." -- DailyCandy.com "This novel will sweep you into the world of Mary Bowser without making you feel as if you're sitting in school instead of on the beach." -- Statesman Journal (Oregon), This novel will sweep you into the world of Mary Bowser without making you feel as if you're sitting in school instead of on the beach.
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2011-038111
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23

Description de l'objet du vendeur

shira._21

shira._21

100% d'évaluations positives
11 objets vendus
Autres objets du vendeurContacter

Évaluations et avis sur le produit

5.0
1 évaluations du produit
  • 1 utilisateurs ont attribué une note de 5 étoiles sur 5
  • 0 utilisateurs ont attribué une note de 4 étoiles sur 5
  • 0 utilisateurs ont attribué une note de 3 étoiles sur 5
  • 0 utilisateurs ont attribué une note de 2 étoiles sur 5
  • 0 utilisateurs ont attribué une note de 1 étoiles sur 5

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Avis les plus pertinents

  • The Secrets of Mary Bowser

    arrived in excellent packaging in a timely manner

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : second.sale