by Horn, Dara,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Physical details: 363 pages, 16 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm. Subject(s): United States --History --Civil War, 1861-1865 --Fiction. | Jewish soldiers --Fiction. | Jews --United States --Fiction. | Life change events --Fiction. | Ethics --Fiction. | War stories.
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield High School | F HOR | Available |
"Norton pbk."--Title page verso.
Includes reading group guide (pages [365-380]), with author interview, note on codes and ciphers, and discussion questions.
Includes bibliographical references.
Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union army during the Civil War is ordered to murder his own uncle in New Orleans, who is plotting to assassinate President Lincoln. After this harrowing mission, Jacob is recruited to pursue another enemy agent, the daughter of a Virginia family friend. But this time, his assignment isn't to murder the spy, but to marry her.--From publisher's description.