"Writing under a man's name, Josephine Breaux is the finest reporter at Washington's Morning Clarion. Using her wit and charm, she never fails to get the scoop on the latest Union and Confederate activities. But when a rival paper reveals her true identity, accusations of treason fly. Despite her claims of loyalty to the Union, she is arrested as a spy and traitor. To Josephine's surprise, she's whisked away to the White House, where she learns that President Lincoln himself wishes to use her cunning and skill for a secret ...
Read More
"Writing under a man's name, Josephine Breaux is the finest reporter at Washington's Morning Clarion. Using her wit and charm, she never fails to get the scoop on the latest Union and Confederate activities. But when a rival paper reveals her true identity, accusations of treason fly. Despite her claims of loyalty to the Union, she is arrested as a spy and traitor. To Josephine's surprise, she's whisked away to the White House, where she learns that President Lincoln himself wishes to use her cunning and skill for a secret mission in New Orleans that could hasten the end of the war. For Josephine, though, this mission threatens to open old wounds and expose dangerous secrets. In the middle of the most violent conflict the country has ever seen, can one woman overcome the treacherous secrets of her past in order to secure her nation's future?"--Page 4 of cover.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Crescent Spy to cart. $3.73, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Lake Union Publishing.
Add this copy of The Crescent Spy to cart. $3.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Lake Union Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Crescent Spy to cart. $6.26, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2015 by Lake Union Publishing.
The Crescent Spy by Michael Wallace is a great historical novel. It is set during the Civil War and takes place mostly in New Orleans, Louisiana. Josephine Breaux is twenty years old and a reporter for the Morning Clarion in Washington, D.C. She gets information from both sides (using her feminine charms) which help her write great articles for the paper. Her stories were published under the name of Joseph Breaux. Until the day she was exposed and her editor fires her. Outside the newspapers office she is picked up by Pinkerton Agents. They believe she is a spy and are going to drop her off in Virginia unless she can convince them she is not a spy (and loyal to the Union).
Josephine convinces Franklin Gray of her loyalty and he takes her to meet Allan Pinkerton and President Lincoln. They want her to go to New Orleans and get them information. She will be popular in New Orleans since the agents have made it look like she is a Southern sympathizer and a spy for their cause. Josephine gets a job at the New Orleans Daily Crescent. This gives Josephine a good cover for going about the city and getting a look at the military boats, installations (forts), and troops. But then an old friend of her mother's spots her. Will this ruin everything that Josephine could do for the Union cause? You will have to read The Crescent Spy to see what happens to Josephine in New Orleans and how her work helps the Union cause.
I truly enjoyed reading The Crescent Spy. The Crescent Spy is a well-written and engaging novel, and I wanted to keep reading to see what would happen next. There is a lot of history in the book (about fort, troops, and battles), but it is a necessary part of the story. I liked that Josephine was a brave, confidant woman. She was determined to use her talents for good. I give The Crescent Spy 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are just a couple of areas that are little sluggish, but overall a wonderful novel to read. I look forward to reading more novels by Michael Wallace.
I received a complimentary copy of The Crescent Spy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
