Most people are familiar with Revolutionary War general Benedict Arnold and his betrayal of America. History buffs may even be aware of his co-conspirator, Major John André. However, how many people know the the real mastermind between America's greatest act of treason?
Benedict Arnold was so blindly in love with his young wife, socialite Peggy Shippen, that he did not realize that she harbored a huge secret: loyalty to the British. He also didn't know that she had a history with Major John André. Over time, with the with help of her former love and Arnold, who is no longer willing to support the American cause, Peggy created a plan to deliver West Point to the British.
"Told from the perspective of Peggy’s maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistress’s affairs even when it could cost her everything, The Traitor’s Wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the American fight for freedom." (Provided by Publisher)
Benedict Arnold was so blindly in love with his young wife, socialite Peggy Shippen, that he did not realize that she harbored a huge secret: loyalty to the British. He also didn't know that she had a history with Major John André. Over time, with the with help of her former love and Arnold, who is no longer willing to support the American cause, Peggy created a plan to deliver West Point to the British.
"Told from the perspective of Peggy’s maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistress’s affairs even when it could cost her everything, The Traitor’s Wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the American fight for freedom." (Provided by Publisher)
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