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Summary: Excellent Historical Novel!
Review: J. M. Hochstetler's Daughter of Liberty ushers us back to 1775 and surrounds us with the unsettled essence of that troubled time in American history. As Elizabeth Howard continues her dangerous mission as the elusive courier "Oriole," she's torn between her family's ties to England and her own hidden devotion to the Regulars. Rubbing elbows with key players on both sides of the war, Elizabeth encounters risk at every turn, but never more so than when she meets Jonathan Carleton, a charming captain in the Seventeenth Light Dragoons. Fighting her attraction to the British officer, Elizabeth must keep her composure and remain focused on her secretive work. But love and war are fickle companions, often blurring the lines drawn in the sand. Hochstetler's research is impeccable, woven through a compelling love story that keeps us guessing to the final page. Her extreme talents as a gifted story teller shine on every page, drawing us in deeper and deeper until we can almost smell the smoke of gunpowder and hear the echo of battle cries. A great read, leaving us wanting MORE. Looking forward to the sequel in this American Patriot Series!
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Summary: Definite Keeper
Review: Others have summarized the storyline, so I will skip that part and get straight to the praise. Hochstetler has produced a novel that weaves characters, fiction and fact into a blend that carries the reader on a reading adventure and pleasure journey from page one. Even secondary characters are real, and history comes alive. Added to a great story and the bringing alive of American history is the depth of interpersonal and spiritual conflicts that make the reader think and experience along with the enjoyment of the whole novel. Especially good, when one considers this is the author's first novel.
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Summary: An exciting romp through history!
Review: The Spring of 1775 brings political turbulence and the specter of war to the residents of Boston and the surrounding areas. As British rule over the colonies becomes more oppressive, colonists grow more insistent with demands to govern themselves. Families and friendships are divided as people pledge their allegiance to either the British Regulars or the Sons of Liberty. Elizabeth Howard, daughter of prominent parents with strong ties to the British, is torn between family loyalty and her personal convictions, which lead her to support the opposition. Serving as a spy, she spouts British rhetoric and socializes with the British soldiers and military leaders by day, then dons a disguise at night, relaying crucial information to the other side of the battle lines. Working under the code name Oriole, her bravery as a spy and courier gives the colonists the advantage they need to thwart British attacks and counter enemy strategies. But when Jonathan Carleton, captain in the British army arrives, Elizabeth faces a new danger. Fighting a powerful attraction for the handsome, blond soldier, she must extract information from him while keeping both her heart and her secrets from falling under his control. Assigned to ferret out the infamous Oriole, Jonathan becomes her fiercest enemy, and her dearest love. Will their love for each other or their loyalty to their causes win out in the end? The suspense in the opening scene of Daughter of Liberty had me holding my breath and kept me enthralled right up to the last page. The book packs mystery, action, romance, and intrigue into one powerful story that is sure to please. Add this one to your summer reading list!
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