This historical novel transports readers to America’s past and invites them to see history through the eyes of Benjamin York, a British-born shoemaker’s apprentice, and Genevieve Byrnes, a farm girl from Massachusetts.
Fifty years after the Declaration of Independence, the couple takes turns telling their epic story, Benjamin from the battlefields, Genevieve from the headquarters of General George Washington.
Benjamin’s story begins when he is conscripted into the British Navy and is compelled to sail to Boston, where he later deserts. Captured by the Americans, he meets Genevieve and her brother Henry, a Minuteman.
Driven by anger over what the British have inflicted on him, Benjamin joins the American Army. Genevieve becomes a skillful horseback rider who eventually serves the Continental Army at the highest level. Genevieve and Benjamin eventually meet, fall in love, marry, and survive the full eight-year conflict together.
Slade allows readers to experience firsthand the tense battle on the green at Lexington, the relentless attack at Bunker Hill, the harsh winter at Valley Forge, and the decisive battle at Yorktown. As this compelling story unfolds, readers feel the cold, the hunger, the uncertainty, and the determination of those who refused to give up.
Slade’s careful research, rich historical detail, and vivid storytelling help readers to imagine what daily life was like during one of the most significant and tumultuous periods in American history.
A great read for those who love historical fiction. For readers who simply enjoy a compelling story, it provides memorable characters and an engaging narrative that makes history accessible and enjoyable.
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