Award-winning author Lois Leveen expertly navigates the intersection of literature and history. A dedicated 'book geek,' she grounds her fiction in rigorous research, exploring compelling narratives that bridge historical periods. Her work, featured in major publications and on NPR, showcases a distinctive voice that brings the past to life for contemporary readers. Through her engaging talks, Leveen continues to illuminate the rich connections between history and the written word.
Mary Bowser was born a slave. She was freed and educated. But as the American Civil War looms, Mary gives up her independence and returns to her home state. There she poses as an illiterate slave in the Confederate White House and spies on President Jefferson Davis.