Celeste De Blasis’ AMERICA’S PROMISE – The Battle for American Independence Well Told

The story continues with book 3. It’s 1780 and American independence is within reach, but Addie’s heart is heavy with grief. With her husband gone, she must leave Gen. Washington’s army camp, and the people she has come to love. She returns to Castleton, guarding the secret she shares with only a few. Her aunts in Virginia are welcoming and Addie tries to forget the love she feels for a Highlander serving the British.

As with the first two in the America’s Daughter Trilogy, De Blasis’ research is impeccable and her talent for bringing America’s history to life is wonderfully displayed. She does not withhold the sadness of the times, the loss of family, the loss of life, but she shows us the patriotic spirit of the people and the genius of General Washington that led to America’s victory.

 

De Blasis is a superb writer and she weaves a wonderful tale, full of passion, excitement and history. The ending is tender and sweet as lovers are reunited at the birth of the new country. I loved it. I highly recommend this series.

 

The only thing I noticed in each of the novels, which seemed inconsistent with the era, was the lack of any reference to the faith of the Patriots. We know many of them (most?) were God-fearing Christians, including Gen. Washington and America's founders, yet, even in marriage, children or the loss of dear loved ones, there is no reference to God. That wasn’t believable to me.

 

America’s Daughter’s Trilogy:

 

America’s Daughter

America’s Wife

America’s Promise