“The Reporter Wore Petticoats”
Amid the social and political constraints of the mid-nineteenth century, newspaper reporter Elizabeth Grace Fitzgerald shares her adventures throughout the eastern United States and Great Britain.
Recounted with simplicity, tenderness, humor, and suspense, this fast-paced novel engages the reader in laughter, sympathy and outrage.
Not another dull history book, this story of persons of high and low estate will fuel the reader’s desire to know more about the events of the Abolitionist and Suffrage movements, the Underground Railroad, and the Civil War.
Included is a Teacher/Student guide, which can be adapted for use in English, History, and Creative Writing classes.
About the Author:
Abigail Elizabeth Reynolds has a history as fascinating as her heroine. She is an ordained minister, a mental health professional, a mischievous adventurer in her own right, and a loving presence in the lives of those who know her.
Refusing to accept life sitting down, she recovered from cardiac arrest and a diagnosis of brain death, achieved a PhD, and wrote her first novel, which encapsulates her indomitable spirit and love of history.
She brings to this book a reminder of the courage and strength needed by those who would bring about change in the status quo of any era.
“The Reporter Wore Petticoats”, published by Infinity Press, is now available.
What others are saying:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Book!, January 29, 2011
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This is a beautifully crafted tale of fact and fiction set in the Civil War era. The author, Dr. Abigail Reynolds, pulls you in with characters that you will come to love as you laugh, cry and rejoice with them in their trials and tribulations. Elizabeth is the main character and her spunk and independent spirit are woven with her tenderness throughout the book. There is a brutal honesty about the ugliness of war but a compassion that comes through in her writing. Well written with a story that will keep you turning the page until the touching end. A must read for any history buff.
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy The Book!, July 26, 2010
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Dr. Reynolds provides a fast paced, easy read portrait of the issues surrounding the Civil War era, but with a fresh feminine viewpoint. Living within the triangle of Gettysburg, Antietam and Harper’s Ferry, I can attest that her geography is accurate. Her attention to historic detail and accuracy make for an enlightening as well as entertaining novel. I hope there is a sequel for her character Caroline!
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Book, April 14, 2010
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Donald L. (Fairmont,WV USA)
This review is from: The Reporter Wore Petticoats (Paperback)
I love the book, it keep me involved in the whole story with every word…I felt like,I was back in that time period, as the report Grace Fitzgerald living her adventures.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Grand Adventure, April 2, 2010
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I am not one to read historical fiction. It usually bores me to tears. However, a friend convinced me to read this book and I am so very glad that I did. The pacing, adventure and historical accuracy will keep you riveted to the page! I recommend this book to everyone!
