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His command of military structure and knowledge of world events that he weaves into his narration has no equal. Jun 9, 2015 explore kcts9s board books like poldark, followed by 459 people on. Susan higginbotham is the author of seven historical novels, including hanging mary, the stolen crown, and the queen of last hopes. Its definitely worth a read, but if like me you really enjoyed kents first book. If you like the show the americans then you are almost guaranteed to enjoy this book. The privileged life and radical presidency of franklin delano roosevelt, h. Pataki, allison was inspired to write the traitor s wife based on the rich revolutionary war history of her hometown in new york states hudson highlands. The traitor s wife promises to tell the story of peggy shippen, the wife of infamous traitor benedict arnold. The daughter of former new york state governor george e. Through the eyes of a fictional ladys maid, the historical figures of peggy arnold and her husband, benedictyes, the traitorcome to life in this debut historical novel by the daughter of. The mainand, in my opinion, more interestingcharacter is clara, the maid to mrs.
The traitor s girl by christine wells is a brilliant new novel which delves into the world of espionage. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. The traitor s wife is a gripping novel steeped in compelling historical detail. Indeed, an actual former kgb spy who defected and joined mi6, becoming one of the most important spies in the cold war. Gold medalist, historical military fiction, 2008 independent publisher book. Susan higginbothams vivid portrayal of life during edward iis tumultuous reign makes for fascinating reading. Drawing on archival material, public speeches, correspondence and accounts by those closest to roosevelt early in his career and during his presidency, h. The traitor s wife, her first novel, was the winner of foreword magazines 2005 silver award for historical fiction and was a gold medalist, historicalmilitary fiction, 2008 independent publisher book awards. I consider this to be the debut of a major writer of historical fiction. The narrator did a horrible job of portraying the male characters in the book, her voice was not deep enough, and often failed to convey when man was speaking. Beautifully researched and incredibly captivating, the traitors wife is a book you wont want to put down. The traitor s wife by kathleen kent book trailer kimerin63. One thing ive found with susan higginbothams books, and which i mentioned above, was that i love her characters because theyre so subtle and so very human.
The two things i like best about the book are the characters and the settings. Few authors have taken on americas revolutionary war so convincingly, and this story of benedict arnolds wife. Hell if you dont like audiobooks, give this audiobook series a go it will convert you to the wonders of the. The traitor s wife read an excerpt powered by zola the traitor s wife. Traitor is a 2002 novel by matthew stover in the new jedi order series, which is set in the star wars universe. Brands shows how roosevelt transformed american government during the. Pataki writes lyrically and succeeds in bringing to life, and humanizing, notorious characters from our nations past. A young ladys maid is witness to benedict arnold and his wife s treachery in this fictional account set during the american war for independence. Apollo, who is on a unique quest to solve a mystery and find his wife. This book the traitor s wife follows along the same story line. I dont know if someone told er to put in some not so nice scenes that did not need to be. Download the traitors wife audiobook by allison pataki. You put the knife right in my back killed any history we had and now its war war we were just like brothers and we had each other we were down for the good times we were there for the troubles like a thief in the night broad daylight you stole my sanity now you are the enemy are you sure you wanna play this. This is the first novel from pataki, daughter of former new york state governor george e.
A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and mastermind behind americas most infamous act of treason. Michelle moran, bestselling author of the heretic queen once i began the traitors wife, i. Here are nine new books like outlander to tide you over until diana. Buy the traitor s wife by kent, kathleen from amazons fiction books store. Before moving to philadelphia, clara spent her entire life on a farm in the pennsylvania countryside. Told from the perspective of peggys maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistresss affairs even when it could cost her everything, the traitors wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the american fight for freedom. Complete your divergent library with the four stories.
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Download unabridged audiobook for free or share your audio books, safe, fast and high quality. In the traitors wife, allison pataki brings to life an intriguing slice of american history, told from the perspective of peggys maid, clara bell, who must decide where her own loyalties lie. Aug 06, 2019 like the greatest novels of john le carre, it brings readers deep into a world of treachery and betrayal, where the lines bleed between the personal and the professional, and one mans hatred of communism had the power to change the future of nations. A queen now in exile as a traitor, lara has watched ithicana be conquered by her own father, helpless to do anything to stop the destruction. While the book is exceptionally wellwritten and full of interesting twists and turns, dont be. Mar 01, 2014 the traitor s wife promises to tell the story of peggy shippen, the wife of infamous traitor benedict arnold. This book the traitors wife follows along the same story line. In this case, the traitor benefited he got to meet leaders of state, pats on the back, security.
Told from the perspective of peggys maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistresss affairs even when it could cost her everything, the traitor s wife brings these infamous. Unabridged audio edition published by bolinda audio books abridged audio edition published by time warner audiobooks uk. Pataki smoothly weaves intrigue and personality with critical historical factshistorical fiction lovers will look forward. A riveting historical novel about peggy shippen arnold, the cunning wife of benedict arnold and. However, there was one point which i found odd in the traitor s wife. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the traitor s wife. Audio books online download, free unabridged audiobook. Through the eyes of a fictional ladys maid, the historical figures of peggy arnold and her husband, benedictyes, the traitor come to life in this debut historical novel by the daughter of. The traitor the traitor is fun and fast from beginning to end. But when she learns her husband, aren, has been captured in. The traitors wife, page 2 read online free books archive. What are some of her character strengths and weaknesses.
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