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A review by dontmissythesereads
The Widow Spy: A Novel by Megan Campisi
4.0
Book #46 read in 2024
I'm realizing I really like historical fiction, not set in WWII, that is based on real women. This is set during the Civil War and follows Kate Warne, the first female Pinkerton agent, and a union spy. I always appreciate when a novel prompts me to Google and research. The Author's Note gave historical updates on each of the characters, which I loved.
The story itself was a little bit of a slow burn. It dropped us right into an investigation and we were learning the characters in the midst of it which muddled things a bit. I really liked the first part of the book and the interplay between Kate and Rose, the target of the investigation. The second half veered into different investigations and developed Kate's character even further. Overall, this was an interesting glimpse into historical events that were less known to me.
Thank you to Atria Books for the complimentary ebook.
I'm realizing I really like historical fiction, not set in WWII, that is based on real women. This is set during the Civil War and follows Kate Warne, the first female Pinkerton agent, and a union spy. I always appreciate when a novel prompts me to Google and research. The Author's Note gave historical updates on each of the characters, which I loved.
The story itself was a little bit of a slow burn. It dropped us right into an investigation and we were learning the characters in the midst of it which muddled things a bit. I really liked the first part of the book and the interplay between Kate and Rose, the target of the investigation. The second half veered into different investigations and developed Kate's character even further. Overall, this was an interesting glimpse into historical events that were less known to me.
Thank you to Atria Books for the complimentary ebook.