Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman’s secret history as a spy

‘Miles’ main objective is to imbue Tubman with a necessary dose of humanity — to make real the myth of a woman who, Miles says, “had become a stock figure in my imagination.” One way she succeeds — both masterfully and intriguingly — is by delving into Tubman’s little-known history as a Civil War spy. And the results are fascinating.’