July 14, 2008 | Published in * Feature Columns, 5 Minutes for Books, Books, Giveaways

5 Minutes for Books — Washington’s Lady

I’m sure that by now you know about the launch of our new site where you can find daily postings about books–5 Minutes for Books. If you haven’t already, click on over.

I’m proud to be managing editor, but don’t think that you can get rid of me that easily. I will still be writing the weekly book review column here at 5 Minutes for Mom–most weeks. However, my team of reviewers over at 5 Minutes for Books have been working hard. So hard that I have quite a few book reviews waiting in the wings there, and since I’ve been busy getting the site ready to launch (and preparing to teach VBS at my church next week), I’ve been spending more time at the computer than reading this week. This is a perfect time to showcase one of our new writers.

I reviewed another of Nancy Moser’s historical novels, Just Jane, in a column here last fall, and it’s still stands out as one of the favorite books I’ve read this year.

Meet Carrie:

Carrie comes by her book obsession honestly, having descended from a long line of bibliophiles. She blogs about books regularly at Reading to Know.

Inventive. Intriguing. Tasteful. Unforgettable. This book was all those things and more.

This was the first book by Nancy Moser that I have had the opportunity to read and, I assure you, it will not be the last. I loved every minute of it.

Washington’s Lady is the third in Moser’s “Women of History” series. It “details” the life of Martha Washington, wife of our country’s first president. We meet her just as she has become the widow of Daniel Custis and follow along in her journey with George and the birth of the United States.

Mrs. Moser does take liberties with Mrs. Washington’s history. However, she admits it in a truly fantastic and humbling way. At the end of the book she clearly sets out what was fact and what was fiction. I think this is very tastefully done. I enjoy history very much and also have a healthy love of fiction. I admit to confusing the two at times, although I try my best to get the facts straight. Mrs. Moser states that when she had letters or quotes to go on regarding Martha’s life, that said information received “first dibs.” She elaborated and guesses at what Martha might have done or said at times, using the information that she found about Martha. It is tasteful and respectful. This is a historical novel and she does not make any pretenses about what may or may not be true. The truth is: there is a lot that we cannot ever know. Some secrets are buried in the past (burned letters and lost property, etc.) that prevent us from having full knowledge.

Mrs. Moser is particularly artful in the way that she weaves the story of Martha’s life together, however. In her epilogue she stresses that the most important thing that this book could represent to be true would be the fact that many brave men (and women) sacrificed their lives so that we could live in a land of liberty. I can honestly say that I feel their sacrifice after having read this book. She painted the sufferings of our brave forefathers in such a manner that you can’t close the book and forget about your own personal history. She makes you acutely aware of the fact that how much you have is the direct result of what they did NOT have in the late 18th century. It’s cleverly done.

If you have yet to infer the obvious in this review, let me state it clearly: I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I am eager to spend more of my time bonding with Nancy Moser and the historical characters she so clearly brings to life. Two thumbs up and more if I had them.

If you’d like to win a copy of Washington’s Lady, leave a comment here. We’ll announce the winner in next week’s column.

I am so glad that I conveyed my true pleasure at Ruby Among Us. Over 200 of you wanted to win Tina Ann Forkner’s first novel. The lucky three are:

#88 Jody
#112 Belinda Shaw
#14 Nikki

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{ 220 comments }

1 Beckie July 14, 2008 at 12:17 am: I have recently developed a taste for historical fiction, and this books sounds delicious!
2 Hillary July 14, 2008 at 12:24 am: I’ve heard of this book, and I’d like to read it. Count me in, please!
3 Jackie July 14, 2008 at 12:30 am: I’d love to read this…I am going to purchase it even if I don’t win. Thanks so much!
4 Beth July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am: I love historical fiction! I’d love to win!
5 Krista July 14, 2008 at 1:39 am: I read this book as part of the CFBA blog tours. It was GREAT! It’s really stuck with me and I think helped give me a greater perspective on that time in our history. Like, duh, but it never occurred to me that before the revolution they didn’t think of America as her own country. Her other books are on my to-be-read list!
(I hope it goes without saying that I don’t need to win this one!)
6 Sarah July 14, 2008 at 4:59 am: Ooh that sounds like my kind of book, I deffinetly would love to have something new to read, and the cover looks absolutely enticing!
7 happyathome July 14, 2008 at 6:22 am: This book review sounds like a very good read. I will be going on vacation next month and would love a copy. As for sacrificing lives for freedom, fully understand this not only for then but amso for now. What we have is not to be taken for granted and there rae many who have none! Kudos for pointing this out. My little patrotic ranting!
http://www.lifeislikechampagneblog.com/
8 Aisling July 14, 2008 at 6:29 am: I really enjoy history turned into a story. I tend to read more about English history than American, so I’d be very interested in reading this book.
9 sam July 14, 2008 at 6:40 am: I would love to win a copy of Washington’s Lady as I love historical novels with a basis in fact!

In addition to which this sounds like a great book!
10 Evelyn in Mich. July 14, 2008 at 6:54 am: Love historical fiction! Also will have some gasp! free time on my hands next month when son goes on vacation with his aunt and uncle. Perfect combination–new book, son on vacation! Keeping fingers crossed.

Evelyn
11 Michelle July 14, 2008 at 6:57 am: This sounds fabulous. I would love to be entered, as I really enjoy historical fiction.
12 lylah ledner July 14, 2008 at 7:02 am: first…got to say…what a lovely new look. love it.

second…i’d love to be chosen for this book…i’ll pass it to my daughter for her 33rd bd….and then i’ll ‘borrow’ it back.

thanks! love what you guys do! lylah
13 Meredith Peters July 14, 2008 at 7:09 am: I have been obsessed with revolutionary war era histirical fiction since I was 12 years old. This one sounds great.
14 Marilyn July 14, 2008 at 7:20 am: Yes I do love to read. Washington’s Lady sounds so fine.
15 Happy Mama July 14, 2008 at 7:43 am: Sounds really neat we love history!
16 Evelyn Murray July 14, 2008 at 7:54 am: I love stories of history
17 Amanda D. July 14, 2008 at 7:54 am: Sounds very interesting! Would love to read something different
18 Angie Erickson July 14, 2008 at 8:31 am: Washington’s Lady sounds like an interesting historical read! I would love to read it!
19 Lauren July 14, 2008 at 8:48 am: This book looks wonderful! Thanks for the great review!
20 Tina L July 14, 2008 at 8:51 am: Very good review. Really makes me want to read this book. Please enter me in the contest.
21 Alecia Gibson July 14, 2008 at 8:57 am: This looks like an interesting book. I’ll have to read it sometime. Thanks for the cool giveaway!!
22 Wendy July 14, 2008 at 9:03 am: I’ve seen some excellent reviews for this book, and I’ve always had a thing for the Revolutionary period. Please count me in!
23 Heather J. July 14, 2008 at 9:19 am: Please enter me! This sounds like a great book.
24 Nodins Nest July 14, 2008 at 9:28 am: Sounds like a great read!
25 Cheryl Free July 14, 2008 at 9:29 am: I’d love to read this *Thanks* for the giveaway!
26 charline s July 14, 2008 at 9:34 am: My daughternlaw loves historical fiction.
27 Liz July 14, 2008 at 9:36 am: I love historical fiction and there isn’t actually a whole lot about presidential wives. Count me in!
28 Linda July 14, 2008 at 9:37 am: My kind of reading.I’v always enjoyed historical fiction.
29 Knitting Queen July 14, 2008 at 9:54 am: I love historical fiction!
30 Jenn S. July 14, 2008 at 10:01 am: Historical fiction is one of my favorites,this looks interesting. I would love to get my hands on a copy.
31 Crystal B. July 14, 2008 at 10:27 am: I would love to read this book.
32 Mozi Esme's Mommy July 14, 2008 at 10:32 am: Can I win, please?! I love her books. I do have a US address.
33 mindy July 14, 2008 at 10:34 am: looks like a great read thanks for the contest
34 Sarah VM July 14, 2008 at 10:37 am: I would like to win a copy of this book.

THANKS!
35 Barbara H. July 14, 2008 at 10:43 am: This does sound interesting. I’d love to be entered.
36 Leigh Anne Wilkes July 14, 2008 at 10:48 am: Pleasea count me in – historical fiction is my absolute favorite!! Thank you>
37 Mya Brooks July 14, 2008 at 11:07 am: I’m a history book fiend! Count me in!
38 Rita M July 14, 2008 at 11:14 am: After watching the John Adams series on HBO I got a real appreciation for the first ladies, I would love to read about Mrs. Washington.
39 Tanya Moyer July 14, 2008 at 11:58 am: This book sounds so interesting! I’d love to win it!
~Tanya
the4moyers at msn dot com
40 c. clemens July 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm: Looks like a good read. anyone read it before??
good luck everyone.
41 Nicole July 14, 2008 at 12:20 pm: Cokie Roberts has done a fantastic job piecing together the lives of historical women in her books LADIES OF LIBERTY and FOUNDING MOTHERS. These are must reads! Check them out!
42 Linda Howard July 14, 2008 at 12:24 pm: Please enter me. Thanks!
43 Megret July 14, 2008 at 12:37 pm: Sounds fantastic!!!
44 TopazTook July 14, 2008 at 12:52 pm: I love historical fiction, and I have never read this author.
45 gail July 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm: you won me over with your review. i would love to read this book (by winning it, of course!) count me in.
46 Deanne July 14, 2008 at 1:07 pm: I enjoy historical fiction too. I’ll have to check out Moser’s books! Thanks for the author tip!
47 Anne July 14, 2008 at 1:29 pm: Oh, I’d love to win this book! I’ve recently gotten back into reading during the warm afternoon!
48 Jaime July 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm: I’d love to read this! I love historical fiction! THANKS!
49 Annie - Savor This Moment July 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm: Enter me! Sounds like an interesting read!
50 Judy J. July 14, 2008 at 1:36 pm: Nancy Moser’s books always draw my attention. I look forward to reading this one. Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
51 Cynthia July 14, 2008 at 1:53 pm: Thank you for the great review. Sounds like a book I would really enjoy!
52 Elizabeth M. July 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm: Ok, you convinced me it’s more than worth reading! Thanks for the giveaway.
53 Louise Brouillette July 14, 2008 at 2:29 pm: Good summer reading!
54 Laurie Moudy July 14, 2008 at 2:30 pm: This sounds like it would be a good book. To be reminded what this country was founded on and learn about the heart of the first first lady of our AMERICA.
55 Kristin July 14, 2008 at 2:41 pm: I love Nancy Moser’s books! Sign me up!
56 Rhonda Struthers July 14, 2008 at 2:54 pm: I would really like to win this.
57 Rodney K July 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm: I sure hope I win thanks
58 Shilo Beedy July 14, 2008 at 3:05 pm: I would love this book. Thanks for the great giveaway.
59 Amy from Occupation: Mommy July 14, 2008 at 3:10 pm: This sounds interesting. I would love to read it!
60 Maja July 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm: very nice prize
61 Ana July 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm: i’d love to read it
62 Angel July 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm: I know my wife would like to read this book.
63 Lisa (Morning Rose) July 14, 2008 at 4:42 pm: Sounds like an interesting read. Please enter me.
64 Peggy Doty July 14, 2008 at 4:54 pm: Love Historical novels please enter me.
65 Susan Smith July 14, 2008 at 5:13 pm: Looks like a nice book
66 Amy July 14, 2008 at 6:12 pm: I read Just Jane last month – and loved it! I would love to read this as well
67 Alicia July 14, 2008 at 6:17 pm: George
68 Brian July 14, 2008 at 6:26 pm: She’s no Laura Bush…thankfully
69 Hil'Lesha July 14, 2008 at 6:49 pm: Sounds great!
70 Linda B July 14, 2008 at 7:05 pm: I’m an avid reader and would love to win this.
71 Deborah Armstrong July 14, 2008 at 7:06 pm: Wonderful review – I can’t wait to get the book and start reading. I also love history and this sounds fascinating.
72 susan varney July 14, 2008 at 7:15 pm: comment
73 Tonya Froemel July 14, 2008 at 7:21 pm: like to win this
74 dorothy lazorchik July 14, 2008 at 7:22 pm: would love to win
75 Sherry July 14, 2008 at 7:48 pm: I enjoy reading Carrie’s reviews and landed here from her blog Reading to Know. Thanks for the giveaway.
76 Nora Scott-Platt July 14, 2008 at 7:51 pm: I love to read and love a bit of history
77 Catherine copeland July 14, 2008 at 8:05 pm: i’ve always loved historical fiction as a genre. I think this book sounds wonderful
78 Karen Gonyea July 14, 2008 at 8:13 pm: Great Prize !
79 Dayna July 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm: I am really digging historical fiction lately, I’d love this!
80 bob July 14, 2008 at 8:31 pm: I’d love to read ‘Washington’s Lady’. Please enter me.
81 Amanda July 14, 2008 at 8:48 pm: This sounds like a great read. It also intrigues me to check out the other “Women of History” books in the series.
82 Heather July 14, 2008 at 9:20 pm: I have enjoyed several of Nancy Moser’s previous books, and I’m sure would enjoy this one as well! Thank you for the drawing.

Heather
Lalycairn at gmail.com
83 Rebecca Doherty July 14, 2008 at 10:03 pm: Can’t wait for another summer read!
84 Trisha Dowling July 14, 2008 at 10:05 pm: i love to read!
85 Linda Moeller July 14, 2008 at 10:20 pm: Looks great.
86 Kari July 14, 2008 at 10:28 pm: Wow, I LOVE historical fiction….please add my name in. Thanks girls, y’all are rockin it!!
87 Susan Ledet July 14, 2008 at 10:31 pm: Great review! Thank you for the nice and educational giveaway.
88 valerie mabrey July 14, 2008 at 10:55 pm: thanks for the contest
89 Virginia Murr July 15, 2008 at 12:15 am: I’m a glutton for history, particularly history that involves women of strength and valor. It is great that you are including reviews of this nature, since it is hard to find great new books in the plethora of new publications!
90 Noreen July 15, 2008 at 12:53 am: you conveyed how much you enjoyed it perfectly snd now I want to read it
91 Kim July 15, 2008 at 12:54 am: I LOVE historical fiction. I’d love to win a copy.
92 Fortune July 15, 2008 at 2:23 am: Great book
93 Belinda July 15, 2008 at 3:59 am: Interesting. I had no idea she was a widow and I just learned it by reading your post.
94 Cathie July 15, 2008 at 4:27 am: I love books of all different genre. This book sounds VERY interestig. Please count me in
95 Terra Heck July 15, 2008 at 5:30 am: Looks like an interesting read.
96 Susan S. July 15, 2008 at 5:58 am: Living in New England has whetted my appetite for historical reading, fiction and otherwise. This sounds like a wonderful book!
97 Sharon Jones July 15, 2008 at 6:23 am: WOW…what a great book….would love to win this. THANKS
98 Adrienne Gordon July 15, 2008 at 7:16 am: my mom would love this book.
99 James Jenkins July 15, 2008 at 7:42 am: wow
100 Kari Follett July 15, 2008 at 7:44 am: Sounds like a great read!
101 david basile July 15, 2008 at 8:15 am: sounds like a good read
102 Carol G July 15, 2008 at 8:22 am: Martha Washington has been largely overlooked in history except as a background figure. She has to have been a strong person in her own right, and it sounds as if this book might be a vehicle to show this. I really like GOOD history, even when fictionalized, and if the author is willing and able to point out where known history and imagined separate, that is a huge plus. Many a good story has been ruined by too many liberties taken!
103 David July 15, 2008 at 8:27 am: Sounds very interesting. Thanks.
104 Stephen Saunders July 15, 2008 at 9:00 am: Happy Monday
105 Courtney July 15, 2008 at 9:21 am: Sounds like a great book.
106 Gloria Walshver July 15, 2008 at 10:00 am: I would love to read this book.
107 Flora Presley July 15, 2008 at 10:00 am: I love historical fiction and Americana (especially western) is my favorite. I’m always amazed at how really knowledgeable so many of these authors are. I like when the publisher provides a bio of the author so you can truly appreciate their talent.
108 Pat Boutin July 15, 2008 at 10:23 am: Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.
109 Vicky Boackle July 15, 2008 at 10:43 am: i love to read.
110 Zoly July 15, 2008 at 11:11 am: A nice bit of history.
111 jamieweisberger July 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm: Awesome, love to read!
112 Anita Yancey July 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm: Sounds like a great book. Would love to read it. Please enter me.
113 Leah July 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm: I’d love to win a copy!
114 Jennifer M July 15, 2008 at 1:46 pm: Sounds like a fascinating read. Please enter me.
115 Linda Pinto July 15, 2008 at 2:10 pm: I love historical novels. Please enter me in the giveaway.
116 Mama Zen July 15, 2008 at 2:18 pm: Sounds like a great read!
117 Patricia Simpkin July 15, 2008 at 2:39 pm: I am a big reader; I’d love to win.
118 Carolyn July 15, 2008 at 2:54 pm: I love to read about great historical women and the obstacles they have overcome!
119 Susan July 15, 2008 at 3:22 pm: I would enjoy this book. If I don’t win, I will probably buy it.
120 Kathy Scott July 15, 2008 at 3:26 pm: I love historical fiction. I like to get a feel for time gone by even if it isn’t 100% true. Thanks for the chance.
121 Melissa Twitter: ptownmoofus July 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm: Sounds wonderful. My husband and I both love history and historical fiction. Thanks for the great giveaway!
122 Trish July 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm: Thanks for having a giveaway. I love books and this sounds very interesting.
123 lovedandamazed July 15, 2008 at 4:37 pm: This book looks so good!! I would love to read it. Thank you for the chance to win!
124 Valerie Mitchell July 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm: What a wonderful prize!
125 Mike Weisberg July 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm: I want to win
126 Mary July 15, 2008 at 5:22 pm: I love to read historical novels as it is interesting to read about other times and places so different from our own. Thank you!
127 Lynne July 15, 2008 at 5:29 pm: Have read most of Nancy Moser’s books – one of my favorite authors!
128 Pat July 15, 2008 at 5:38 pm: Thank you for the contest–it’s fun to think of sharing someone else’s vision of Mrs. Washington after imagining her for a long time.
129 Denise July 15, 2008 at 5:40 pm: Would love to win!
130 Cheryl W July 15, 2008 at 5:50 pm: This sounds great! I am going to get Just Jane and read it. Thanks!
131 Angela J July 15, 2008 at 6:13 pm: I’m always looking for another book to read.
132 rutgersgal July 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm: As a history fan this book sounds like it is right up my alley! Will have my eyes out for it even if I do not win (which I am crossing my fingers that I will).
133 Alexia July 15, 2008 at 6:58 pm: I love historical fiction – it’s one of my most favorite genres to read. I like reading about other people’s lives in story form (a list of facts can get so boring!) – please enter me!
134 Jennifer Bogart July 15, 2008 at 8:52 pm: I don’t see my first comment, but if it’s in queue, please delete this one! I love historical fiction, an this book look sgreat (literally – super cover!)
135 megan July 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm: Looks like a great read. Please enter me.
136 Mel from SC July 15, 2008 at 10:31 pm: Oooh, this sounds like a fantastic read. I’m fresh from reading John Adams and I’d love to continue in the same time period. Great giveaway!
137 Belinda A. July 15, 2008 at 10:51 pm: This sounds like yet another good one, count me in please:)
138 Andrea R July 15, 2008 at 11:32 pm: It sounds like a great book! I’d love to win!
139 Michelle July 16, 2008 at 12:04 am: Sounds good to me!
140 Judy July 16, 2008 at 12:43 am: I’m LOVE this part of our country’s history. It will be fun to imagine the events from Martha’s point of view.
141 Terri D July 16, 2008 at 12:54 am: Thanks. Count me in!
142 judy brittle July 16, 2008 at 2:09 am: Thanks for the contest. i could use a little variety in my reading and this sure would be different.
143 Cindi July 16, 2008 at 2:50 am: Hello! Please enter my name in your fabulous book drawing. I enjoy historical books. Thanks, Cindi
144 Lisa July 16, 2008 at 8:21 am: Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.
145 Diana Corlett July 16, 2008 at 12:09 pm: Sounds like an intriguing read! Count me in, please.
146 paula July 16, 2008 at 1:33 pm: You know sometimes ’5 minutes’ is all I have…lol Hope everyone has a great day and good luck to all.
147 Jennifer Jozwiak July 16, 2008 at 3:57 pm: I love finding new books to read, so I hope I win
148 israel y July 16, 2008 at 5:58 pm: love to read this, thanks for the chance to win it!
149 Elva Roberts July 16, 2008 at 9:26 pm: I love biographies and history so winning this book would be a treat.
150 Carolyn Nedrow July 16, 2008 at 11:05 pm: I hope that I win!
151 Becky July 16, 2008 at 11:20 pm: I would love a chance to win this book! I have heard so many good things about it. Thank you!
152 Michelle Rosborough July 17, 2008 at 7:05 am: Sounds like a great book
153 Sarah July 17, 2008 at 9:32 am: enter me!
154 Tammy July 17, 2008 at 12:06 pm: This would be a great read. Thanks for the chance.
155 Anthony Hedden July 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm: enter me
156 Heather B July 17, 2008 at 4:34 pm: Sounds like a great read! Thank you for the opportunity
157 Daniel M July 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm: looks great add me please
158 katika hope July 17, 2008 at 6:14 pm: I would love to read this book!:)
159 The Diaper Diaries July 17, 2008 at 9:13 pm: Oh my goodness this looks fantastic!!!! Count me in.
160 Cassandra July 17, 2008 at 10:08 pm: I would like win–sounds like a good read!
161 Patricia Elliott July 18, 2008 at 12:08 am: Love love love books!would love to win this
162 sabb266 July 18, 2008 at 12:28 am: Thank you for the information on this ook, it sounds wonderful I cannot wait to read it!
163 Laurie L. July 18, 2008 at 2:21 am: I’d love to settle into my hammock and read this.
164 P. Adams July 18, 2008 at 9:38 am: sounds interesting. thanks for the giveaway!
165 Lisa writes... July 18, 2008 at 10:19 am: Count me in!
166 danielle July 18, 2008 at 10:46 am: I love historical fiction and would love to win.
167 Julie Donahue July 18, 2008 at 3:26 pm: Sounds like a great book!
168 william causey July 18, 2008 at 3:59 pm: please count me in
169 jan koontz July 18, 2008 at 6:37 pm: just to cool
170 jan koontz July 18, 2008 at 6:38 pm: just to cool, a great gift
171 Karrie July 18, 2008 at 7:52 pm: looks and sounds really good
172 Leslie July 18, 2008 at 9:09 pm: Terrific
173 Catherine Gildea July 18, 2008 at 10:47 pm: I would like to have this book.
174 Renee July 18, 2008 at 11:57 pm: A great review — I’d love to read this. Please enter me.
175 Pauline M July 19, 2008 at 12:05 am: I am a total reader demon and love to experience new authors I’ve never read before. This would be awesome!
176 Ms. Perry July 19, 2008 at 12:07 am: I would love to read this historical fiction book.
177 Carol Drury July 19, 2008 at 12:13 am: what a great prize!!!!!
178 Carla Gade July 19, 2008 at 1:47 am: I love historical fiction!
179 Jean F July 19, 2008 at 6:50 am: Thank you for having this great giveaway!
180 Paula S July 19, 2008 at 10:45 am: I’d love to win this
181 David Trent July 19, 2008 at 10:55 am: Cool
182 Annie G July 19, 2008 at 12:01 pm: After watching the Adams show on HBO, I think I would really enjoy this book. Thanks!
183 Tracy Ackroyd July 19, 2008 at 12:11 pm: I am very interested in reading this book. Thank you!
184 Kathy D July 19, 2008 at 12:39 pm: Sounds Like a Great Bag Turner
185 Betty Curran July 19, 2008 at 2:44 pm: I’m always looking for new material and I read just about every type of book. This sounds like a great new addition to my wish list.
186 Suzanna Pickering July 19, 2008 at 3:01 pm: i have always like HISTORICAL FICTION TY GLA
187 Hesper F July 19, 2008 at 3:05 pm: I am an avid book reader. I would love to win this!
188 Ed Nemmers July 19, 2008 at 3:28 pm: Sweet niblets!
189 shawna f July 19, 2008 at 3:29 pm: I love reading and this one looks like something I would enjoy!
190 Delores B July 19, 2008 at 4:06 pm: please enter me
191 romero July 19, 2008 at 4:06 pm: would love to be entered.
192 Karincs July 19, 2008 at 5:54 pm: Enjoyed your review, sounds like a book I would like as well.
Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
193 philip halter July 19, 2008 at 6:55 pm: great prize
194 Dorothye Abramson July 19, 2008 at 6:58 pm: Martha Washington was an individual on my family tree. I don’t know much about her and I would like to know alot more. I think the book would be very interesting reading for me.
195 loki July 19, 2008 at 7:01 pm: Interesting! I really don’t know much about Martha except for some vague facts in history class long ago, it is interesting to get to know her and her life!
196 Jean July 19, 2008 at 7:40 pm: Martha Washington deserves a lot more attention than she has been given.
197 Meredith Rowe July 19, 2008 at 9:43 pm: I’ve heard of this and been meaning to pick up a copy! I hope to win!
198 Go Amie July 19, 2008 at 10:04 pm: I’d love to read this! Historical fiction is great for escaping from modern life…
199 Pamela White July 19, 2008 at 10:12 pm: Washington’s Lady sounds like a great historical novel and one I would love to read this summer.
200 Sherri Siler July 19, 2008 at 11:58 pm: looks like a great read
201 christopher h July 20, 2008 at 12:02 am: love to win this
202 Veronica Garrett July 20, 2008 at 12:55 am: I would love to read this story about Mrs. Washington.
203 txfilly July 20, 2008 at 1:14 am: I love history and I love reading so this is a perfect fit for me.
204 kathleen Yohanna July 20, 2008 at 2:47 am: I just love all things about history. I would like a copy of this book.
205 ROSEANN KIES July 20, 2008 at 6:54 am: I’ve heard about this book and would love to read it. Thanks!
206 Dawn Fiske July 20, 2008 at 9:07 am: Looks like a great read. Would love to have my chance.
207 Jo July 20, 2008 at 9:24 am: Would love to win this book. I really like stories from this time period:)
jceko77@yahoo.com
208 Jennifer Schroeder July 20, 2008 at 10:30 am: This book looks like a great read! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win it!
209 Deborah R July 20, 2008 at 11:18 am: I hadn’t heard of this book series – sounds really interesting.
210 Megan B. July 20, 2008 at 12:52 pm: I absolutely ADORE historical fiction, I love any books by Philippa Gregory as well. I hope to win this, thank you for a great giveaway!
211 Denise July 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm: This book sounds intriguing. I would like to check it out.
212 Susanne Troop July 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm: I love historial books…would love to read this one!
213 kathy pease July 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm: PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY
214 Barbara Rawe July 20, 2008 at 5:02 pm: Historical reading is the best!
215 Janice Wright July 20, 2008 at 5:20 pm: I love historical fiction!
216 Michelle H. July 20, 2008 at 6:06 pm: I love history and would enjoy this.
217 Charlene Kuser July 20, 2008 at 6:42 pm: I love reading about the Presidents and their
women.I have always found it enlightening.They
usually lead very interesting lives.Please
enter me and thanks for the giveaway
218 Rebecca N. July 20, 2008 at 6:44 pm: Thanks for this great giveaway! Sounds like an interesting read.
219 Carolyn Ireland July 20, 2008 at 8:53 pm: I would love to read this book! I need a summer escape! Pick me! Pick me!
220 Beverly Metcalf July 20, 2008 at 9:20 pm: This looks like a really good book. Thanks for having the contest!