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5 Minutes for Books — Washington’s Lady

July 14, 2008 by Jennifer Donovan

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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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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About Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

Reader Interactions


221 Comments

  1. Beverly Metcalf says

    July 20, 2008 at 9:20 pm

    This looks like a really good book. Thanks for having the contest!

  2. Carolyn Ireland says

    July 20, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    I would love to read this book! I need a summer escape! Pick me! Pick me!

  3. Rebecca N. says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Thanks for this great giveaway! Sounds like an interesting read.

  4. Charlene Kuser says

    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

  5. Michelle H. says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:06 pm

    I love history and would enjoy this.

  6. Janice Wright says

    July 20, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    I love historical fiction!

  7. Barbara Rawe says

    July 20, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Historical reading is the best!

  8. kathy pease says

    July 20, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY 🙂

  9. Susanne Troop says

    July 20, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    I love historial books…would love to read this one!

  10. Denise says

    July 20, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    This book sounds intriguing. I would like to check it out.

  11. Megan B. says

    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!

  12. Deborah R says

    July 20, 2008 at 11:18 am

    I hadn’t heard of this book series – sounds really interesting.

  13. Jennifer Schroeder says

    July 20, 2008 at 10:30 am

    This book looks like a great read! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win it!

  14. Jo says

    July 20, 2008 at 9:24 am

    Would love to win this book. I really like stories from this time period:)
    [email protected]

  15. Dawn Fiske says

    July 20, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Looks like a great read. Would love to have my chance.

  16. ROSEANN KIES says

    July 20, 2008 at 6:54 am

    I’ve heard about this book and would love to read it. Thanks!

  17. kathleen Yohanna says

    July 20, 2008 at 2:47 am

    I just love all things about history. I would like a copy of this book.

  18. txfilly says

    July 20, 2008 at 1:14 am

    I love history and I love reading so this is a perfect fit for me.

  19. Veronica Garrett says

    July 20, 2008 at 12:55 am

    I would love to read this story about Mrs. Washington.

  20. christopher h says

    July 20, 2008 at 12:02 am

    love to win this

  21. Sherri Siler says

    July 19, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    looks like a great read

  22. Pamela White says

    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.

  23. Go Amie says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:04 pm

    I’d love to read this! Historical fiction is great for escaping from modern life… 🙂

  24. Meredith Rowe says

    July 19, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    I’ve heard of this and been meaning to pick up a copy! I hope to win!

  25. Jean says

    July 19, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    Martha Washington deserves a lot more attention than she has been given.

  26. loki says

    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!

  27. Dorothye Abramson says

    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.

  28. philip halter says

    July 19, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    great prize

  29. Karincs says

    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!

  30. romero says

    July 19, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    would love to be entered.

  31. Delores B says

    July 19, 2008 at 4:06 pm

    please enter me

  32. shawna f says

    July 19, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    I love reading and this one looks like something I would enjoy!

  33. Ed Nemmers says

    July 19, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    Sweet niblets!

  34. Hesper F says

    July 19, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I am an avid book reader. I would love to win this!

  35. Suzanna Pickering says

    July 19, 2008 at 3:01 pm

    i have always like HISTORICAL FICTION TY GLA

  36. Betty Curran says

    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.

  37. Kathy D says

    July 19, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    Sounds Like a Great Bag Turner

  38. Tracy Ackroyd says

    July 19, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    I am very interested in reading this book. Thank you!

  39. Annie G says

    July 19, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    After watching the Adams show on HBO, I think I would really enjoy this book. Thanks!

  40. David Trent says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:55 am

    Cool

  41. Paula S says

    July 19, 2008 at 10:45 am

    I’d love to win this

  42. Jean F says

    July 19, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Thank you for having this great giveaway!

  43. Carla Gade says

    July 19, 2008 at 1:47 am

    I love historical fiction!

  44. Carol Drury says

    July 19, 2008 at 12:13 am

    what a great prize!!!!!

  45. Ms. Perry says

    July 19, 2008 at 12:07 am

    I would love to read this historical fiction book.

  46. Pauline M says

    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!

  47. Renee says

    July 18, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    A great review — I’d love to read this. Please enter me.

  48. Catherine Gildea says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:47 pm

    I would like to have this book.

  49. Leslie says

    July 18, 2008 at 9:09 pm

    Terrific

  50. Karrie says

    July 18, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    looks and sounds really good 🙂

  51. jan koontz says

    July 18, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    just to cool, a great gift

  52. jan koontz says

    July 18, 2008 at 6:37 pm

    just to cool

  53. william causey says

    July 18, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    please count me in

  54. Julie Donahue says

    July 18, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

  55. danielle says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:46 am

    I love historical fiction and would love to win.

  56. Lisa writes... says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:19 am

    Count me in!

  57. P. Adams says

    July 18, 2008 at 9:38 am

    sounds interesting. thanks for the giveaway!

  58. Laurie L. says

    July 18, 2008 at 2:21 am

    I’d love to settle into my hammock and read this.

  59. sabb266 says

    July 18, 2008 at 12:28 am

    Thank you for the information on this ook, it sounds wonderful I cannot wait to read it!

  60. Patricia Elliott says

    July 18, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Love love love books!would love to win this

  61. Cassandra says

    July 17, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    I would like win–sounds like a good read!

  62. The Diaper Diaries says

    July 17, 2008 at 9:13 pm

    Oh my goodness this looks fantastic!!!! Count me in.

  63. katika hope says

    July 17, 2008 at 6:14 pm

    I would love to read this book!:)

  64. Daniel M says

    July 17, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    looks great add me please

  65. Heather B says

    July 17, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Sounds like a great read! Thank you for the opportunity

  66. Anthony Hedden says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    enter me

  67. Tammy says

    July 17, 2008 at 12:06 pm

    This would be a great read. Thanks for the chance.

  68. Sarah says

    July 17, 2008 at 9:32 am

    enter me!

  69. Michelle Rosborough says

    July 17, 2008 at 7:05 am

    Sounds like a great book

  70. Becky says

    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!

  71. Carolyn Nedrow says

    July 16, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    I hope that I win!

  72. Elva Roberts says

    July 16, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I love biographies and history so winning this book would be a treat.

  73. israel y says

    July 16, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    love to read this, thanks for the chance to win it!

  74. Jennifer Jozwiak says

    July 16, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    I love finding new books to read, so I hope I win

  75. paula says

    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.

  76. Diana Corlett says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    Sounds like an intriguing read! Count me in, please.

  77. Lisa says

    July 16, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.

  78. Cindi says

    July 16, 2008 at 2:50 am

    Hello! Please enter my name in your fabulous book drawing. I enjoy historical books. Thanks, Cindi

  79. judy brittle says

    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.

  80. Terri D says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:54 am

    Thanks. Count me in!

  81. Judy says

    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.

  82. Michelle says

    July 16, 2008 at 12:04 am

    Sounds good to me!

  83. Andrea R says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:32 pm

    It sounds like a great book! I’d love to win!

  84. Belinda A. says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:51 pm

    This sounds like yet another good one, count me in please:)

  85. Mel from SC says

    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!

  86. megan says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    Looks like a great read. Please enter me.

  87. Jennifer Bogart says

    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!)

  88. Alexia says

    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!

  89. rutgersgal says

    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).

  90. Angela J says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    I’m always looking for another book to read.

  91. Cheryl W says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    This sounds great! I am going to get Just Jane and read it. Thanks!

  92. Denise says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    Would love to win!

  93. Pat says

    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.

  94. Lynne says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    Have read most of Nancy Moser’s books – one of my favorite authors!

  95. Mary says

    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!

  96. Mike Weisberg says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    I want to win

  97. Valerie Mitchell says

    July 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    What a wonderful prize!

  98. lovedandamazed says

    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!

  99. Trish says

    July 15, 2008 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for having a giveaway. I love books and this sounds very interesting.

  100. Melissa says

    July 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Sounds wonderful. My husband and I both love history and historical fiction. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  101. Kathy Scott says

    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.

  102. Susan says

    July 15, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I would enjoy this book. If I don’t win, I will probably buy it.

  103. Carolyn says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I love to read about great historical women and the obstacles they have overcome!

  104. Patricia Simpkin says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:39 pm

    I am a big reader; I’d love to win.

  105. Mama Zen says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    Sounds like a great read!

  106. Linda Pinto says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:10 pm

    I love historical novels. Please enter me in the giveaway.

  107. Jennifer M says

    July 15, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Sounds like a fascinating read. Please enter me.

  108. Leah says

    July 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I’d love to win a copy!

  109. Anita Yancey says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    Sounds like a great book. Would love to read it. Please enter me.

  110. jamieweisberger says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Awesome, love to read!

  111. Zoly says

    July 15, 2008 at 11:11 am

    A nice bit of history.

  112. Vicky Boackle says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:43 am

    i love to read.

  113. Pat Boutin says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:23 am

    Thank you for having this contest. I really appreciate it.

  114. Flora Presley says

    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.

  115. Gloria Walshver says

    July 15, 2008 at 10:00 am

    I would love to read this book.

  116. Courtney says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:21 am

    Sounds like a great book.

  117. Stephen Saunders says

    July 15, 2008 at 9:00 am

    Happy Monday

  118. David says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:27 am

    Sounds very interesting. Thanks.

  119. Carol G says

    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!

  120. david basile says

    July 15, 2008 at 8:15 am

    sounds like a good read

  121. Kari Follett says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:44 am

    Sounds like a great read!

  122. James Jenkins says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:42 am

    wow

  123. Adrienne Gordon says

    July 15, 2008 at 7:16 am

    my mom would love this book.

  124. Sharon Jones says

    July 15, 2008 at 6:23 am

    WOW…what a great book….would love to win this. THANKS 🙂

  125. Susan S. says

    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!

  126. Terra Heck says

    July 15, 2008 at 5:30 am

    Looks like an interesting read.

  127. Cathie says

    July 15, 2008 at 4:27 am

    I love books of all different genre. This book sounds VERY interestig. Please count me in

  128. Belinda says

    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.

  129. Fortune says

    July 15, 2008 at 2:23 am

    Great book

  130. Kim says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:54 am

    I LOVE historical fiction. I’d love to win a copy.

  131. Noreen says

    July 15, 2008 at 12:53 am

    you conveyed how much you enjoyed it perfectly snd now I want to read it

  132. Virginia Murr says

    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!

  133. valerie mabrey says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    thanks for the contest

  134. Susan Ledet says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    Great review! Thank you for the nice and educational giveaway.

  135. Kari says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:28 pm

    Wow, I LOVE historical fiction….please add my name in. Thanks girls, y’all are rockin it!! 😀

  136. Linda Moeller says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    Looks great.

  137. Trisha Dowling says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    i love to read!

  138. Rebecca Doherty says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    Can’t wait for another summer read!

  139. Heather says

    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

  140. Amanda says

    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.

  141. bob says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    I’d love to read ‘Washington’s Lady’. Please enter me.

  142. Dayna says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:27 pm

    I am really digging historical fiction lately, I’d love this!

  143. Karen Gonyea says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Great Prize !

  144. Catherine copeland says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    i’ve always loved historical fiction as a genre. I think this book sounds wonderful

  145. Nora Scott-Platt says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:51 pm

    I love to read and love a bit of history

  146. Sherry says

    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.

  147. dorothy lazorchik says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    would love to win

  148. Tonya Froemel says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    like to win this

  149. susan varney says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    comment

  150. Deborah Armstrong says

    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.

  151. Linda B says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    I’m an avid reader and would love to win this.

  152. Hil'Lesha says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    Sounds great!

  153. Brian says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:26 pm

    She’s no Laura Bush…thankfully

  154. Alicia says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:17 pm

    George

  155. Amy says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:12 pm

    I read Just Jane last month – and loved it! I would love to read this as well 🙂

  156. Susan Smith says

    July 14, 2008 at 5:13 pm

    Looks like a nice book

  157. Peggy Doty says

    July 14, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Love Historical novels please enter me.

  158. Lisa (Morning Rose) says

    July 14, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    Sounds like an interesting read. Please enter me.

  159. Angel says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    I know my wife would like to read this book.

  160. Ana says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    i’d love to read it

  161. Maja says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:35 pm

    very nice prize

  162. Amy from Occupation: Mommy says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    This sounds interesting. I would love to read it!

  163. Shilo Beedy says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I would love this book. Thanks for the great giveaway.

  164. Rodney K says

    July 14, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    I sure hope I win thanks

  165. Rhonda Struthers says

    July 14, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I would really like to win this.

  166. Kristin says

    July 14, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    I love Nancy Moser’s books! Sign me up!

  167. Laurie Moudy says

    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.

  168. Louise Brouillette says

    July 14, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    Good summer reading!

  169. Elizabeth M. says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:58 pm

    Ok, you convinced me it’s more than worth reading! Thanks for the giveaway.

  170. Cynthia says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    Thank you for the great review. Sounds like a book I would really enjoy!

  171. Judy J. says

    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!

  172. Annie - Savor This Moment says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    Enter me! Sounds like an interesting read!

  173. Jaime says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    I’d love to read this! I love historical fiction! THANKS!

  174. Anne says

    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!

  175. Deanne says

    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! 🙂

  176. gail says

    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.

  177. TopazTook says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    I love historical fiction, and I have never read this author.

  178. Megret says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:37 pm

    Sounds fantastic!!!

  179. Linda Howard says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Please enter me. Thanks!

  180. Nicole says

    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!

  181. c. clemens says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm

    Looks like a good read. anyone read it before??
    good luck everyone.

  182. Tanya Moyer says

    July 14, 2008 at 11:58 am

    This book sounds so interesting! I’d love to win it!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers at msn dot com

  183. Rita M says

    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.

  184. Mya Brooks says

    July 14, 2008 at 11:07 am

    I’m a history book fiend! Count me in!

  185. Leigh Anne Wilkes says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:48 am

    Pleasea count me in – historical fiction is my absolute favorite!! Thank you>

  186. Barbara H. says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:43 am

    This does sound interesting. I’d love to be entered.

  187. Sarah VM says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:37 am

    I would like to win a copy of this book.

    THANKS!

  188. mindy says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:34 am

    looks like a great read thanks for the contest

  189. Mozi Esme's Mommy says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Can I win, please?! I love her books. I do have a US address.

  190. Crystal B. says

    July 14, 2008 at 10:27 am

    I would love to read this book.

  191. Jenn S. says

    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.

  192. Knitting Queen says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:54 am

    I love historical fiction!

  193. Linda says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:37 am

    My kind of reading.I’v always enjoyed historical fiction.

  194. Liz says

    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!

  195. charline s says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:34 am

    My daughternlaw loves historical fiction.

  196. Cheryl Free says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:29 am

    I’d love to read this 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!

  197. Nodins Nest says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Sounds like a great read!

  198. Heather J. says

    July 14, 2008 at 9:19 am

    Please enter me! This sounds like a great book.

  199. Wendy says

    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!

  200. Alecia Gibson says

    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!!

  201. Tina L says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:51 am

    Very good review. Really makes me want to read this book. Please enter me in the contest.

  202. Lauren says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:48 am

    This book looks wonderful! Thanks for the great review!

  203. Angie Erickson says

    July 14, 2008 at 8:31 am

    Washington’s Lady sounds like an interesting historical read! I would love to read it!

  204. Amanda D. says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:54 am

    Sounds very interesting! Would love to read something different 🙂

  205. Evelyn Murray says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:54 am

    I love stories of history

  206. Happy Mama says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:43 am

    Sounds really neat we love history!

  207. Marilyn says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Yes I do love to read. Washington’s Lady sounds so fine.

  208. Meredith Peters says

    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.

  209. lylah ledner says

    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

  210. Michelle says

    July 14, 2008 at 6:57 am

    This sounds fabulous. I would love to be entered, as I really enjoy historical fiction.

  211. Evelyn in Mich. says

    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

  212. sam says

    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!

  213. Aisling says

    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.

  214. happyathome says

    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/

  215. Sarah says

    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!

  216. Krista says

    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!)

  217. Beth says

    July 14, 2008 at 1:36 am

    I love historical fiction! I’d love to win!

  218. Jackie says

    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!

  219. Hillary says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:24 am

    I’ve heard of this book, and I’d like to read it. Count me in, please!

  220. Beckie says

    July 14, 2008 at 12:17 am

    I have recently developed a taste for historical fiction, and this books sounds delicious!

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