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The Spy Lover
The Spy Lover
by Kiana Davenport
The Spy Lover (1/21/2013)
This story showed a different side of the Civil War. The characters are believable and interesting. I had no idea that some Chinese participated in the war. It is interesting to read how the spy, a woman, is able to pass on her information without getting caught. Since it …more
The Edge of the Earth
The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz
The Edge of the Earth (10/22/2012)
The Edge of the Earth by Christina Schwarz is a book that I did enjoy. The characters are fleshed out very well with good descriptions that let us meet them but don't let us in on their secrets. We may suspect some secrets as the story progresses, but we won't really know …more
Live by Night
Live by Night
by Dennis Lehane
Live By Night (8/12/2012)
Live by Night by Dennis Lehane is a suspense/mystery story that I enjoyed. As a suspense/ mystery fan, it was fun to read a story quite different from most stories I’ve read. I feel the writing is good and the characters are well defined.

This book would appeal to mystery …more
Sentinel
Sentinel: A Spycatcher Novel
by Matthew Dunn
Sentinel and His Surprise (6/28/2012)
Yes, there is a surprise ending which I never expected. I must admit I had trouble getting "into" this book. It probably had to do with being so busy that I read only a few minutes at a time. Once I was free of commitment, I began to like the book and ended up enjoying it. …more
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen
The Secrets of Mary Bowser (4/27/2012)
The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen is an interesting look on life in Richmond, Virginia, before and during the Civil War. The book is well written and the characters are fully drawn. Learning about Mary El’s childhood and early life as a slave with her mother in the …more
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