“War is a thing of fearful and curious anomalies ... It has shown that government by men only is not an appeal to reason, but an appeal to arms; that on women, without a voice to protest, must fall the burden. It is easier to die than to send a son to death.”
Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
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Kings, queens and pawns: an American woman at the front
This book offers a firsthand account of an American woman's journey through a pivotal historical period, highlighting her role and observations amidst the struggles and complexities of war. more
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer known for her suspense novels. She is considered a pioneer in the genre of detective fiction and is often referred to as the 'Mother of Detective Fiction'. more
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