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My favorite book with a flag of the cover. This is a revolutionary war story - the story of Benedict Arnold from the perspective of his wife. Beautifully told. Well worth the read! #flagday

3.5/5 This was a an enjoyable read. Filled with lush descriptions (that don‘t bore the average reader) of colonial Philadelphia & Hudson Valley, this tale about Mrs. Peggy Shippen Arnold was a quick read. Told from the POV of Clara, Peggy‘s maid, the plan to betray, manipulate, and destroy the Revolutionaries unfolds. The best part was the last chapter. A great history lesson for readers who enjoy Colonial America.

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This book makes me want to explore more American Revolution spots and why I went to Philly and Boston over the summer. Any books make you want to travel?

I liked her Sissi books better. Last chapter was my favorite.

Solid historical fiction featuring Benedict Arnold's maid. A perfect escape for this time of year.

Visiting The Spy Museum while reading this book was good timing.

Using this frosty morning as an excuse to lay in bed and read.

Long wait for my emissions check at the car dealership. Thankful for big books.

One of my Shelfies #riotgrams

Just finished this last night. I loved Allison Pataki's The Accidental Empress and Sisi... And this also did not disappoint. It's a gripping, immersive look into the life of Peggy Shippen Arnold through the eyes of her maid Clara. Each time I picked this up, I was transported to Revolution era Philadelphia with its vivid depiction of redcoats, rebels, and high society.

Met Mrs. Pataki last month. She was so gracious and has a delicious sense of humor, which inspired me to start reading this.

Not usually my style of reading but it was recommended by a friend... who decided to mail it to me to make sure I read it. So this is my current read to get through before I can attack my new book haul. It's surprisingly good so far.

Philadelphia played a huge role in the Revolutionary War and the fight for freedom & these 2 books show different sides- A historical fiction about the woman that led to the downfall of a patriot & a biography on 1 of the Founding Fathers. Loved the Traitor's Wife & have always been intrigued by Benjamin Franklin (this have been in my tbr pile for years) #philadelphiafreedom #rockinmay

#DontRememberBuyingThis I apparently bought this as an ebook, read it, and then bought it again in paperback form. I didn't realize I already read this until chapter 3. Despite my amnesia, it is a good story. #aprilbookshowers #recommendsday

It's #womenshistoryreads time! Today I'm recommending THE TRAITOR'S WIFE by Allison Pataki. Pataki may be better known for her novels about Empress Sisi of Austria, but I devoured her tale of Benedict Arnold's wife Peggy Shippen with great relish. There are so many great stories behind the notorious names of American history -- always looking for someone to tell them with style. #historicalfiction #histfic #womenshistory #americanhistory

Loved this book! Historical fiction at its best.

#debutnovel #booktober I couldn't believe it was Pataki's debut! The story is gripping, the history is fascinating, and the characters are so vivid they leap off the page. It's the story of Peggy Shippen Arnold, her infamous husband, and her (fictional) maid Clara. #recommended

Ahhh so the tradition of boozy brunch in America is a long one- all the way back to the Revolution 🍻😉

Despite it being unnecessarily long, I am really enjoying this!

Great story about Benedict Arnold's wife.