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Mrs. Benedict Arnold by Emma Parry
One young woman almost ended the American Revolution. Who was she?
- Sale Date
- ISBN
- 9781638933793
- Page Count
- 320
- Language
- English
- Imprint
- Zando
Meet the Author
Emma Parry
A riveting reimagining of the young woman who almost ended the American Revolution.
Philadelphia in the 1770s. Peggy Shippen longs for the war she’s living through to end. Though not always appreciated at home, she finds her curiosity is welcomed by a lively and influential circle of friends, including a glamorous rising star in the British army, Captain John André.
When the war separates them, Peggy is devastated—both by his absence and the horrors of ongoing conflict—before finding consolation in a man whose heroics for the Patriots have captured the world’s imagination: General Benedict Arnold.
As she trades Loyalist balls for Patriot salons, entertaining the most prominent figures of early America, and navigating the country’s lethal political currents, she conceives of an audacious scheme to achieve peace and her family’s survival, unleashing what would become the most famous act of treason in history.
When uncertainty and bloodshed are the only constants, Mrs. Benedict Arnold asks, how far will one woman go for safety?
Philadelphia in the 1770s. Peggy Shippen longs for the war she’s living through to end. Though not always appreciated at home, she finds her curiosity is welcomed by a lively and influential circle of friends, including a glamorous rising star in the British army, Captain John André.
When the war separates them, Peggy is devastated—both by his absence and the horrors of ongoing conflict—before finding consolation in a man whose heroics for the Patriots have captured the world’s imagination: General Benedict Arnold.
As she trades Loyalist balls for Patriot salons, entertaining the most prominent figures of early America, and navigating the country’s lethal political currents, she conceives of an audacious scheme to achieve peace and her family’s survival, unleashing what would become the most famous act of treason in history.
When uncertainty and bloodshed are the only constants, Mrs. Benedict Arnold asks, how far will one woman go for safety?
Praise for Mrs. Benedict Arnold
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“The name Benedict Arnold has long been synonymous with treason and betrayal, but in Emma Parry’s magnificent debut, Mrs. Benedict Arnold, it’s clear that the truth is much more complicated than that. Mrs. Benedict Arnold is a captivating look at the life and heart of one of American history’s most misunderstood villains and the woman who stood by his side—and may well have influenced his eventual shifting of allegiances. If you love Hamilton, you’ll devour the well-researched, fast-paced, and fascinating Mrs. Benedict Arnold, which may well shift the way you think of America’s most famous traitor.”
Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author -
“Parry offers a deeply researched and refreshing take on a seminal moment in American history, told through the eyes of a woman who refuses to be a spectator as the world crumbles around her. Fans of Hamilton will enjoy this propulsive debut that explores not only the toll of war, but also the cost of peace.”
Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen -
“Emma Parry casts a discerning light on Peggy Shippen Arnold, offering an intimate glimpse into the life of a woman shaped by love, obligation, and turbulent times. A reflective reexamination of a figure long overshadowed by history.”
Shana Abé, New York Times bestselling author of An American Beauty
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