The Spymistress by Jennifer Chiaverini

The Spymistress

Jennifer Chiaverini

355 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced
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Born to slave-holding aristocracy in Richmond, Virginia, and educated by Northern Quakers, Elizabeth Van Lew was a paradox of her time. When her native state seceded in April 1861, Van Lew’s convictions compelled her to defy the new Confederate re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 296 reviews

Moods

informative 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
emotional 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.36

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