Libby Carty McNamee is a speaker, lawyer, and award-winning author of three upper middle grade novels in the “Remember the Ladies” Series: Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War, Dolley Madison and the War of 1812: America’s First Lady, and The Union Spymistress: The Story of Elizabeth Van Lew, as well as their Study Guides. She also co-directed “Epic Patriot Camp,” mentoring young writers to write the anthologies, The Epic Story of 1776 and The Epic Story of America 1777-79. Based on her research, Virginia now celebrates “Susanna Bolling Day” on December 5, and a historical marker was recently installed in her honor. A new musical called “Racing the Night” tells Susanna’s story on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Libby is currently at work on her next novel, “Founding Wife: The Story of Abigail Adams.”
A native of Boston, Libby lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and history-guru son at college. She is a graduate of Georgetown University with a BA in International Relations and French and a JD from Catholic University School of Law. She also served in the U.S. Army JAG Corps as a Major in South Korea, Bosnia, Germany, and Washington State.
A Boston native, she is a graduate of Georgetown University and Catholic University Law School and lives in Richmond, VA She served as a legal advisor in the Army JAG Corps. As a Major, she was posted in South Korea, Bosnia, Germany, and Washington State. She is the author of three award-winning novels, “Susanna’s Midnight Ride,” “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812,” and “The Union Spymistress.” She is also the co-editor of “The Epic Story of 1776” and “The Epic Story of America 1777-1779.”
