The Secrets of Mary Bowser was another great read! Highly recommended! This is a historical fiction novel based on a true character. Mary Bowser was born into slavery. When her owner let her and her mother go free she was sent off to school to be educated. Her mother continued to stay on the farm to be near Mary's father, who was also a slave. Mary was well educated and became a spy for the union by working as a slave in Jefferson Davis' home. This is a lovely and unique story with a perspective that is not commonly seen, the voice of an educated slave. HIstory, emotions, action and romance are all packed into this fascinating book. The book club met at a tiny, little Thai restaurant in Issaquah where the book discussion was mainly revolved around Mary's white owner. We questioned why she did what she did and why Mary felt the way she did about her. The relationship between Mary and Bett was extremely complex and our feelings we mixed when it came to deciding how Mary and why Mary was so cool towards the owner who not only freed her but supported her education and finances to do so.
This is a book list MUST!
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