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The novel follows the life of Peggy, a celebrated beauty of Philadelphia who, in a remarkable twist of fate, becomes the wife of Benedict Arnold. Through her eyes, readers are given a distinctive view of early American life and the complexities of reputation and identity in a changing society.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Lois Duncan
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