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The Traitor's Wife

Allison Pataki
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The Traitor's Wife

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Allison Pataki

The Traitor's Wife

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
American Revolution
Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1770s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki explores the Revolutionary War era through the experiences of Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold. The narrative reveals her influence and involvement in historical events, focusing on themes of loyalty and betrayal, seen through the eyes of her maid, Clara Bell.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Emotional

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

18,030 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Allison Pataki's The Traitor's Wife is lauded for its engaging storytelling and historical intrigue, set during the American Revolution. Readers appreciate its vivid character development and attention to detail. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a captivating but occasionally flawed historical novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Traitor's Wife?

A reader who enjoys The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki appreciates historical fiction with rich character development and intrigue. Fans of Philippa Gregory's The Other Boleyn Girl and Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall will find its focus on American Revolutionary history compelling.

4.1

18,030 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
American Revolution
Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 1770s

Topic
World History

US History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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