The First Lady and the Rebel, Susan Higginbotham
The First Lady and the Rebel, Susan Higginbotham
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The First Lady and the Rebel
A Novel

Author: Susan Higginbotham

Narrator: Tiffany Morgan

Unabridged: 13 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/31/2022


Synopsis

From celebrated author Susan Higginbotham comes an incredible book about Abraham Lincoln's First Lady and, on the other side of the Civil War, her sister.

A Union's First Lady: As the Civil War cracks the country in two, Mary Lincoln stands beside her husband praying for a swift Northern victory. But as the body count rises, Mary can't help but fear each bloody gain. Because her beloved sister Emily is across party lines, fighting for the South, and Mary is at risk of losing both her country and her family in the tides of a brutal war.

A Confederate Rebel's Wife: Emily Todd Helm has married the love of her life. But when her husband's southern ties pull them into a war neither want to join, she must make a choice. Abandon the family she has built in the South or become a true rebel woman fighting against the sister she has always loved best.

With a country's legacy at stake, how will two sisters shape history?

A Civil War book about two women determined to do the right thing, The First Lady and the Rebel is sure to inspire fans of Marie Benedict and Stephanie Dray.

About Susan Higginbotham

Susan Higginbotham is the award-winning author of meticulously researched historical fiction, including The Stolen Crown; Her Highness, the Traitor; Hugh and Bess; and The Traitor's Wife. Susan has worked as an editor and an attorney. She lives in North Carolina with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Maja

WONDERFUL PREMISE, BUT STILL ODDLY LACKING šŸ˜• Sadly, I have had this problem with Higginbotham's books before. They are well written with interesting subjects, but there is always just something lacking, keeping me from fully getting into and loving her books. šŸ‘ THE THINGS I LIKED šŸ‘ The premise: The Am......more

Goodreads review by Annette

This is a story of two sisters: Mary Todd Lincoln and Emily Todd Helm. Both women chose to be loyal to their husbands. Abraham Lincoln stood for the rights of humanity. Benjamin Helm decided to be loyal to the South. 1839: Mary Todd lives in Lexington, Kentucky. She visits her sister Elizabeth in Spr......more

Goodreads review by Karren

Thanks to NetGalley, Edelweiss, Sourcebooks and Susan Higginbotham for giving me the chances to read her new book: The First Lady And The Rebel. I must admit at the very start of the book I was a little unsure if I would like it and if I would find it boring? Not the case at all, I really enjoyed rea......more