The Spymistress

By: Jennifer Chiaverini

Narrated by: Christina Moore

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini delights fans by transforming true events into riveting historical fiction.

Set during the Civil War, The Spymistress introduces little-known Elizabeth Van Lew, a Virginia woman who used a vast spy network to steal Confederate secrets for the Union. But her next mission would prove the ultimate test of her mettle: infiltrate the infamous Confederate Libby Prison and orchestrate a daring escape.

©2013 Jennifer Chiaverini (P)2013 Recorded Books

Easy to listen to

Story moved at a good pace to hold interest while driving 1200 miles. I appreciate this author can express conflict without graphic details. A family can listen to her works without being concerned about embarrassing moments.

As narrators go, I am a fan of Christina Moore. She does character voices in a way that distinguishes roles without taking to extremes in pitch or accent. Her neutral performing voice -not in dialog-is pleasant and her pace is perfect.

Great characters including the city of Richmond

this is a good easy listen with complex characters including the town itself. Great job with the suspension intrigue

well told

i live Jennifer's books , I accidentally stumbled across her one day and now I just reading one after the other. This one was one of my favorites

loved it!

the story line of this book is not only one that you couldn't stop listening to but also very educational. Great listen while I did my own sewing!!

One of the best historical fiction

The Spymistress by Jennifer Chiaverini is considered to be fiction, but it is about a real woman.

Elizabeth Van Lew ran a significant intelligence network on behalf of the Union while ministering to Northern prisoners during the U.S. Civil War. While this woman did exist, this historical fiction novel fills in the gaps in her story, weaving together known reality with imagined specific details.

This was my first, though it will no means be my last, book by Chiaverini. It is one of the best historical novels that I have ever read. It kept me riveted and eager to find out what would happen next. I like this kind of historical fiction, as it sticks closely to the truth while also making the history come alive and seem realistic. It is also exciting to see a role in which women took the lead to fight against the evil slavery during the Civil War.

Five stars