THE ACTRESS SPY

A Novel of Deception and Courage

By: William Ferrier Jr.

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

From struggling actress to master spy—the untold story of America's most dangerous double agent

Nashville, 1863. When desperate actress Pauline Cushman agrees to toast Jefferson Davis for three hundred dollars, she has no idea she's about to become the Civil War's most legendary spy. Arrested, tried, and banished from Union territory, she seems like the perfect Confederate recruit.

But Pauline is playing the role of her lifetime.

Secretly working for Union intelligence, she must convince Nashville's Confederate elite that she's their most loyal supporter while gathering intelligence that could turn the tide of war. Every conversation is a performance. Every friendship is a lie. And one wrong word could mean the gallows.

"Brilliantly crafted historical fiction that reads like a thriller." — Early Review

As Confederate forces plan a devastating attack on Union positions, Pauline finds herself caught between competing loyalties, rival spy networks, and the growing suspicion that someone knows her true identity. With Federal lives hanging in the balance and Confederate agents closing in, she must execute the most dangerous performance of her career.

The stage is set. The audience is deadly. And there are no second chances.

Perfect for readers who loved:

• The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
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• Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
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⭐ What readers are saying:

"Couldn't put it down—Civil War espionage at its finest!"

"Move over, James Bond. Pauline Cushman is the spy we never knew we needed."

"Historical fiction that feels like a blockbuster movie. When is this getting adapted?"

🏆 Based on the true story of America's most decorated female spy

Pauline Cushman was a real Union operative who received the Medal of Honor for her service. This meticulously researched novel brings her incredible story to life with all the drama, danger, and moral complexity of the Civil War's secret battlefields.

📚 HISTORICAL FICTION • SPY THRILLER • STRONG FEMALE PROTAGONIST

Why readers can't stop turning pages:

✓ Authentic Civil War atmosphere - Feel the tension of occupied Nashville
✓ Heart-pounding espionage - Real spy tactics and double-agent drama
✓ Complex female hero - A protagonist who's flawed, fierce, and unforgettable
✓ Based on true events - History that's stranger than fiction
✓ Multiple plot twists - You'll never guess who to trust

🎭 "The most dangerous role she'd ever played was herself."

Get ready for a Civil War story unlike any other. In a world where loyalty is currency and deception is survival, one actress will risk everything to serve her country—even if it means betraying everyone who trusts her.

Download now and discover the spy who changed history.

⚡ Perfect for fans of historical thrillers, Civil War fiction, and stories of extraordinary women. Start reading today!

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