This is book 2 in a series set in America’s struggle for
independence. We met Addie Valencourt in book 1, America’s Daughter. At the end of that
story, Addie goes to war with her brothers and her new husband, Silas, a man
she has loved since her youth. When Silas is captured by the British, Addie risks
all to search for him and to become one of Washington’s spies. But venturing
into enemy territory brings her face to face with a Highlander she met in
Boston, a Loyalist for whom she has great respect.
Addie
has gone to war with her husband, taking on a dangerous life with those serving
General Washington’s American Revolutionary Army. When Silas fails to return
from the Battle of Monmouth, her worst fears are realized.
Addie scours the now-calm battlefield for Silas and doesn’t find him. When word
arrives that he has been captured by the British, and by the troop of Scottish
Highlanders led by the brooding Colonel Traverne, she disregards her own safety
and leaves Washington’s camp for enemy territory. Her one hope is to bring
Silas home. When Addie finally returns to the American camp, she carries a
secret that could cost her everything she has fought for.
De Blasis is a superb writer and she weaves a wonderful tale, full of passion, excitement
and history. I loved book 1 and this one and now can’t wait to read book 3. She
brings her deep research to the fore and rewards the reader with a great story.
I recommend this series.
The only thing I noticed that seemed inconsistent with the era was the lack of faith among the Patriots. We know many of them were God-fearing Christians yet, even in the loss of dear loved ones, there is no reference to God.
America’s Daughter’s Trilogy:
America’s Daughter
America’s Wife
America’s Promise
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