Author Vanya Eftimova Bellinger examines the life of a "wealthy, cultured, and politically engaged" woman through archives and letters written between Marie and her husband.

[1] Bellinger became interested in writing about Marie von Clausewitz after reading On War for the second time.

She realized that no one had written in depth about Marie editing On War, and decided it would be worthwhile to study.

Reviewer Jerry Lenaburg wrote, "read this book to truly understand how this dynamic formed a loving and unprecedented marriage and intellectual partnership.

"[3] Another reviewer praises Bellinger's ability to present Clausewitz as a woman who was politically savvy, and did everything to ensure her husband's work was preserved.