Author: Marie Benedict
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media, Inc., 2024
Pages: 82
Rating: Recommend
Synopsis: During the sweltering summer of 1779, eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Morris attends the social events of the British-occupied city, but the forced merriment holds no charm for her. She finds herself in the company of enemy soldiers, who think nothing of discussing matters of government and war in front of mere women. This invisibility becomes Elizabeth's greatest asset as she offers her services to Robert Townsend, a Continental sympathizer. Her bravery will bring down one of the most notorious traitors in American history and ultimately seal her fate as a woman willing to sacrifice everything for love and country.
Review: I've been fascinated with the Culper Spy Ring since I read Washington's Secret Six in 2014. Marie Benedict's novella dives into the unknown story of Agent 355, and is probably the least imaginative version of who Agent 355 actually might have been. Fun fact - it is possible that Agent 355 was actually several women who provided useful information to the American cause.
