Secrets of Mary Bowser
“Masterfully written” this historical novel based on the inspiring story of a freed American slave “shines a new light onto our country’s darkest history” (Brunonia Barry, New York Times–bestselling author of The Lace Reader).
All her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew daughter, decides to send Mary to Philadelphia to b...
“Masterfully written” this historical novel based on the inspiring story of a freed American slave “shines a new light onto our country’s darkest history” (Brunonia Barry, New York Times–bestselling author of The Lace Reader).
All her life, Mary has been a slave to the wealthy Van Lew family of Richmond, Virginia. But when Bet, the willful Van Lew daughter, decides to send Mary to Philadelphia to b...
