Publisher's Synopsis
The Lost Despatch is a historical fiction novel written by Natalie Sumner Lincoln and published in 1913. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young woman named Pauline Cushman, who is recruited by the Union Army to work as a spy. Pauline's mission is to retrieve a lost dispatch that contains critical information about Confederate troop movements. Along the way, she encounters danger, intrigue, and romance as she navigates the complex political landscape of the war-torn South. The novel is based on the real-life exploits of Pauline Cushman, who was a celebrated actress and spy during the Civil War. The Lost Despatch is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
