bellverde 's review for:

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War by Karen Abbott

5.0

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Surprisingly engaging for historical non-fiction. I kept confusing a couple of characters (Rose and Belle both seemed similarly impetuous at times), but most of them were surprisingly well rounded through their words and deeds. The author has a true gift for bringing history alive. The way she left it, a book on women gaining the vote or during WW2 would make sense.