Shadow Agent: The Untold Story of Mary Bowser

By Adrian L. Brooks

What if one of the greatest spies in American history was a woman-an enslaved Black woman-hidden in plain sight inside the Confederate White House?

Shadow Agent pulls you into the extraordinary life of Mary Bowser, a brilliant Union spy whose courage helped shape the outcome of the Civil War. Born into slavery, educated in the North, and armed only with her memory and resolve, Mary risked everything to infiltrate Jefferson Davis's inner circle-where she passed secrets to Union forces under the cover of servitude.
Why have we never heard of her?
What does it feel like to serve your enemies to save your people?
How does someone survive with the weight of a nation's hope on their shoulders-yet disappear from the history books?

This isn't just a historical account-it's an emotional journey of intelligence, sacrifice, and forgotten heroism. With carefully researched detail and vivid storytelling, this book brings to life one of the most inspirational yet overlooked women in American history

Inside This Book:
Discover how Mary used her invisibility as her greatest weapon
Explore the racism, danger, and tension she endured daily
See how her intelligence directly influenced key Civil War strategies
Understand why her legacy is so relevant in today's fight for justice
You may wonder: Is this just another Civil War story?
Absolutely not. It's the story they tried to erase.

Perfect for history lovers, students, educators, and anyone who admires stories of unstoppable courage.

Don't just read about history-discover the woman who made it.

Buy Shadow Agent today and honor a legacy long overdue.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FJR5QGGF
• ISBN13: 9798293708383
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"