The Courier's Wife Free online reading

In a nation torn apart by war, Hattie Logan is a woman on the run, desperate to escape the shackles of her privileged past.

Seeking refuge from a life of monotony and wealth, Hattie makes a daring choice: to join the ranks of the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. Stationed in the heart of the Civil War's fiery epicenter, Washington City, she immerses herself in the dangerous world of intercepting Confederate mail and unraveling intricate ciphers. But deep within, a burning desire lingers—to make an even greater impact.

When an enticing assignment slips through her fingers, Hattie embarks on a perilous mission alongside Thom Welton, a daring courier shuttling messages between the North and the South. Assuming the role of his devoted wife, she boldly ventures into enemy territory, where a risky game of love takes hold in her heart.

Deciphering a coded letter exposing a family secret, Hattie is thrust into a high-stakes confrontation with a cunning double agent. With betrayal lurking in the shadows, Hattie and Thom find themselves squarely in the crosshairs of Confederate forces. In a race against time, Hattie must confront the very past she has been desperately evading—a past that may hold the key to their salvation.

Prepare to be swept away in a captivating tale of courage and resilience, inspired by the extraordinary exploits of historical women spies. This page-turning narrative will transport you into a vivid tapestry of history where determination and daring intertwine to shape the destiny of a remarkable woman.