The Secrets of Mary Bowser Author:Lois Leveen Mary Bowser was born a slave. She was freed and educated. — Then she willingly went back into slavery . . . — As the American Civil War looms, Mary gives up her independence and returns to her home state. There she poses as an illiterate slave in the Confederate White House and spies on President Jefferson Davis. — But as the death and destruction ... more »of war take their toll, Mary discovers that everything comes at a cost--even freedom.
Based on a true story, The Secrets of Mary Bowser is an extraordinary and inspiring tale of injustice and courage, friendship and conflict--and of one woman willing to sacrifice her own liberty to change the course of history.« less