Dear Ellen Bee: A Civil War Scrapbook of Two Union Spies - Historical Nonfiction Book About Female Spies in the American Civil War | Perfect for History Buffs, Book Clubs & Civil War Enthusiasts

The story of "Dear Ellen Bee" unfolds through the diaries and letters of a slave woman and her wealthy Southern mistress. The two women conspire to help the North in its fight against slavey by spying on Northern generals, helping to free Northern soldiers kept as prisoners, and even infiltrating President Davis's private office. The story is told through letters sent between the two women. Not only is the reader told of the heroic deeds of the women, but is also privy to the personal love and respect the two women gain for each other. This novel is a truthful look into the American Civil War and an intimate look at the lives of two brave women.