An Extraordinary Union, Alyssa Cole
An Extraordinary Union, Alyssa Cole
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An Extraordinary Union
A Novel of the Civil War

Author: Alyssa Cole

Narrator: Karen Chilton

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/28/2017


Synopsis

As the Civil War rages between the states, a courageous pair of spies plunge fearlessly into a maelstrom of ignorance and danger, combining their unique skills to alter the course of history and break the chains of the past in New York Times bestselling Alyssa Cole’s first installment in The Loyal League ...

1861. Elle Burns is a former slave with a passion for justice. She also possesses a photographic memory. She has the rare fortune—a human right—to live a free life. But to spy for the Union Army, she is willing to risk the brutal indignity of the slave system deeply entrenched in the South.

Malcolm McCall is a seasoned detective for Pinkerton's Secret Service. His latest mission is his riskiest yet: to infiltrate and embed himself within a Rebel Virginia enclave. Together with Elle, these two brave spies stumble across a plot that could turn the tide of the war in the Confederacy's favor. Caught
in a tightening web of wartime intrigue, Malcolm and Elle must make their boldest move to preserve the Union at any cost—even if it means losing each other …

“Blending the high stakes of history with convincing emotional connections, every installment in Cole's Civil War–set trilogy are must-reads.”—Oprah Daily

Named a Best Book of the Year by Entertainment Weekly • BookPage • Kirkus • Vulture • Publishers Weekly • Booklist

About Alyssa Cole

Alyssa Cole is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and romance (historical, contemporary, and sci-fi). Her books have received critical acclaim from Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, Booklist, Jezebel, Vulture, Book Riot, Entertainment Weekly, and various other outlets. When she’s not working, she can usually be found watching anime or wrangling her many pets.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jessica

I had high hopes going into this one because I love Alyssa Cole, but I wasn't expecting to absolutely love it as much as I did! When this book started, I absolutely loved Elle's character. She is undercover as a slave to a wealthy family in the south in order to learn secrets for the Union. Elle is......more

I think this is the first time I read a historical romance set during the Civil War, but wow I loved this one! Alyssa Cole is such a talented writer. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!......more

4.5 stars She was Ellen Burns, and she was going to help destroy the Confederacy. I'm way late to the party on this one but, oh yes, do I agree with the majority of you all, this is my highest rated book of the year. Our heroine Elle definitely is the stand-out character, the hero Malcolm was very......more