Craig, I'd choose Eliz Varon's SOUTHERN LADY, YANKEE SPY. (On a personal note, there're several references in the book to James Duke, who worked for her, was caught and incarcerated He was my great-great grandfather.) Maurice. Craig Kilby wrote: > Hello all: my mother in St. Louis asks for just one thing for Christmas this year, and this a book on Elizabeth Van Lew, the famous Richmond "Crazy Bet" Union spy in the Civil War. I see several books available about her. I am asking this learned group's opinion on the BEST book about her, and perhaps spying general in Richmond during the war. > > She will more interested in historical fact over non-fiction, romanticized accounts. Can you please help me choose the right book? > > Craig Kilby > Lancaster, VA > ______________________________________ > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html > > > ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html