Patience Wright American Sculptor and Revolutionary Spy

The intriguing story of one of America's first spies-a woman!Born in 1725 in the American colonies, Patience Wright discovered her talent for art at an early age. As an adult, she joined her sister in a wax-sculpting business and later moved on her own to England. There, Patience became a spy for the colonies, hiding messages in the sculpted busts she sent to her sister's waxworks in America. Here is the story of a woman who lived an extraordinary life, full of art and intrigue.Shea, Pegi Deitz is the author of 'Patience Wright American Sculptor and Revolutionary Spy', published 2007 under ISBN 9780805067705 and ISBN 0805067701.