Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front

Kings, Queens and Pawns: An American Woman at the Front, published in 1915 by Mary Roberts Rinehart, is a firsthand account of her experiences as an American journalist and Red Cross member during World War I. Rinehart traveled to Europe to document the realities of war, interviewing key figures such as Belgium's King Albert and England's Queen Mary. Her narrative combines journal entries and articles originally published in the Saturday Evening Post, providing insights into the conditions faced by soldiers and civilians while reinforcing American neutrality amid the conflict.