This engrossing read tells the story of Robert Bunch, an ambitious and charismatic Englishman who traveled to Charleston without the slightest inkling of the important role he would serve during the Civil War. Bunch adamantly opposed the slave trade, and thus worked to thwart plans for a new Confederacy, while attempting to remain on amicable terms with his pro-slavery community. This book presents an important historical event in a completely new light, and masterfully illustrates the precarious relationship between great powers on the cusp of war. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Our Man in Charleston" here.
