Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy What is the theme in Behind Rebel Lines: The Incredible Story of Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy by Seymour Reit? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 12:22 Last updated by Jill W on 27 Jun 18:52
One main theme in the novel is that of standing up for a cause. Emma was an idealist, she took Abraham Lincoln's plea for assistance to heart but wanted to serve the country in her own way..... not the way women were expected to serve.