The Woman All Spies Fear
Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life
Featured on the "The Codebreaker", a PBS American Experience Documentary
"Inspiring, informative, and entertaining." Kirkus (Starred Review)
A Perfect Red
Winner of the 2006 PEN/Martha Albrand Award for First Nonfiction
"Her story of how cochineal became a prime monetary prize ... is extraordinary." Judges’ citation, PEN/Martha Albrand Award
"A superbly researched history of cochineal red." Diane Ackerman, Washington Post
"The book is a gem of accessible history..." Barbara Davenport, San Diego Union Tribune
2019 Edgar Award Nominee
"A charming page-turner of a mystery." School Library Journal
"More twists and turns than a mummy's maze." Mo O'Hara
"Fast-paced adventure with a lot of charm" Kirkus Reviews
