The Traitor's Wife
The Traitor's Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1770s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki explores the Revolutionary War era through the experiences of Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold. The narrative reveals her influence and involvement in historical events, focusing on themes of loyalty and betrayal, seen through the eyes of her maid, Clara Bell.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Allison Pataki's The Traitor's Wife is lauded for its engaging storytelling and historical intrigue, set during the American Revolution. Readers appreciate its vivid character development and attention to detail. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a captivating but occasionally flawed historical novel.
Who Should Read The Traitor's Wife?
A reader who enjoys The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki appreciates historical fiction with rich character development and intrigue. Fans of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl and Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall will find its focus on American Revolutionary history compelling.
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Novel • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1770s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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