The Jackal’s Mistress

Chris Bohjalian is back with a completely fascinating, beautiful and unique story inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines during the Civil War.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

This story is so much more than the North verses the South and all the hatred and violence that took place. Instead, It is a story about compassion, kindness, and doing the right thing for those in need.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

Marni Penning brings the characters to life in a such a memorable way and enhancing the emotional high stakes of the story. Plus, I loved how Penning brought Jubilee’s sassy, brave attitude and character to life. Just loved that girl!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

• Based on a true story

• Civil War setting

• Tension

• Suspense

• Compassion

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?

This is a fast paced book that is easy to binge!

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

Overall, I loved every minute of of this story, and did not want it to end. I was drawn into the atmosphere and tension while wondering how everything was going to play out all the way to the end, and those are my favorite types of books! Those who love Bohjalian will be enthralled yet again by his masterful storytelling.

Thank you Doubleday Books and PRH Audio for this gifted copy in exchange for my honest review.