The Lost Despatch (1913) - Lincoln, Natalie Sumner
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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…mehr

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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.
Autorenporträt
Natalie Sumner Lincoln was an American novelist known for her mystery and crime fiction, with most of her work set in her hometown of Washington, D.C. She was born on October 4, 1881, to Nathan Smith Lincoln and Jeanie Gould. Raised in the heart of the nation s capital, she developed an early familiarity with its political and social landscape, which later became a prominent feature of her fiction. Lincoln's stories often focused on crime, espionage, and domestic intrigue, written with a strong sense of atmosphere and a deep understanding of human motivations. Her writing style combined suspense with realism, drawing readers into narratives that reflected both the glamour and tension of early 20th-century urban life. Throughout her career, she published numerous novels that gained popularity for their clever plots and vivid characters. Beyond fiction, she was actively engaged in Washington s literary and social circles, maintaining a steady readership during her lifetime. Natalie Sumner Lincoln died on August 31, 1935, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 53, leaving behind a legacy of gripping mystery novels that captured the complexities of her era.