“A most impressive debut.” (Philippa Gregory)
“One of the best, best, best historical novels, I was riveted…I couldn’t put it down." (Kathie Lee Gifford, The TODAY Show)
"Pataki smoothly weaves intrigue and personality with critical historical facts...Historical fiction lovers will look forward to more from this promising new novelist." (
Publisher's Weekly)
“A well-balanced narrative… events offers fresh perspective, plenty of intrigue and a host of interesting, multidimensional characters." (
Kirkus (starred review))
"If you read one book this year, make it Allison Pataki's THE TRAITOR'S WIFE. Few authors have taken on America's Revolutionary War so convincingly, and this story of Benedict Arnold's wife will appeal to lovers of historical fiction everywhere. Highly, highly recommended!" (Michelle Moran, international bestselling author of Madame Tussaud)
"Allison Pataki's captivating debut novel examines history’s most famous tale of treachery through a woman's eyes. Meticulously written and well-researched, this story will transport you back to the American Revolution and keep you turning pages with both its intrigue and love story.
The Traitor's Wife is a well-told tale." (Lee Woodruff, author, blogger and television personality)
"I consider this to be the debut of a major writer of historical fiction." (Mary Higgins Clark)
"The Traitor's Wife is a gripping novel steeped in compelling historical detail. Pataki writes lyrically and succeeds in bringing to life, and humanizing, notorious characters from our nation's past. Ultimately a story about honor and heart, readers will have a hard time putting this book down." (Aidan Donnelley Rowley, author of Life After Yes)
Allison Pataki has given us a great gift: a powerful story of love and betrayal, drawn straight from the swiftly beating heart of the American Revolution. Replete with compelling characters, richly realized settings, a sweeping plot, and a heroine who comes to feel like a dear, familiar friend,
The Traitor's Wife is sure to delight readers of romance and lovers of history alike
. (Karen Halvorsen Schreck, author of Sing For Me)
"Everything the casual reader of American history thinks they know about Benedict Arnold will be handily upset by the skillful and mesmerizing storytelling of fiction newcomer Allison Pataki. This text is a treasure and a treat." (
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Allison Pataki graduated Cum Laude from Yale University and has spent several years writing for TV and online news outlets, including ABCNews.com and FoxNews.com. The daughter of former New York State Governor George E. Pataki, Allison was inspired to write
The Traitor’s Wife based on the rich Revolutionary War history of her hometown in New York State’s Hudson Highlands.
The Traitor’s Wife is Allison’s first novel. She lives in Chicago with her husband, David.