Date published June 2008
ISBN 9780764205002
Historical fiction
Trade Paperback
Reviewed by Penny
Martha Dandridge Custis is a wealthy and newly widowed woman who has seen too much death in her short life. She has buried two of her four children and now her dearly loved husband. Now she has met a reserved yet charming man who sweeps her off her feet…and eventually to become the first First Lady of the United States.
Nancy Moser adds just a touch of fiction to historical non-fiction to pen a delightful tale outlining and expounding on most of the adult life of Martha Washington, wife of the first President of the United States. The opening pages of WASHINGTON’S LADY begin with the burial of Martha’s first husband and her heartache at his loss and the loss of two of her young children. Unfortunately these are not the only losses and disappointments that Martha was faced with. But I won’t expound on that here as to not give too much of the story away!
Martha gave as much to The Cause and war effort as did her husband, George Washington, as I am sure did many women and children during that time. WASHINGTON’S LADY paints the picture of a strong and vital woman who not only stood by her war-hero husband, but was instrumental in the success of the war effort by supporting both the physical need of clothing and food rations, but also their mental needs of moral.
Join Ms. Moser as she travels through the life of Martha Dandridge Washington. I just can’t say enough positive and glowing things to express what an awesome book this is and how much it touched me and made me think of the families of the founding fathers of America and their sacrifices. I read this book the week prior to the 4th of July, Independence Day when we celebrate America’s birthday and it gave me closer look and I experienced more respect for that holiday.
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