As the first blood of the Revolution is spilled, a daring rebel spy and an enigmatic British officer fight their own private battles of faith—and a love that will not be denied.
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Officer of the 17th Light Dragoons by Don Troiani.
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Cover image by Don Troiani.
Eastertide, April 1775. In Boston circumstances are escalating toward a fateful confrontation between the British Regulars and the Sons of Liberty. Caught in the deepening rift between Whig and Tory, Elizabeth Howard is torn between her love for her prominent parents, who have strong ties to the British establishment, and her secret adherence to the cause of liberty. For by night she plays a dangerous game as the infamous courier Oriole, wanted by the British for smuggling intelligence and munitions to the patriot leaders.
Elizabeth’s assignment is to pin down when the Redcoats will march to capture the patriots’ hoarded munitions. But she hasn’t counted on the arrival of Jonathan Carleton, an officer in the Seventeenth Light Dragoons. To her dismay the attraction between them is immediate, powerful—and fought on both sides in a war of wits and words. As Carleton wins the assignment to ferret out Oriole, Elizabeth faces the realization that he has become not only her most dangerous foe, but also the possessor of her heart.
When the first blood is spilled at Lexington and Concord, Carleton fights his own private battle of faith. And as her dangerous role thrusts her ever closer to the carnage of Bunker Hill, headstrong Elizabeth must learn to follow her Lord instead of her own willful heart.
“The spirited wordplay and attraction between Elizabeth and Jonathan keep the book moving at a quick pace. But the real strength lies in the well-crafted research and historical details that illuminate the brick mansions of Beacon Hill, the bustling alleyways of downtown Boston, and the carnage of Bunker Hill . . . Daughter of Liberty will appeal to fans of historical fiction, strong female characters, smart romance novels, and series. At the end of the story, the reader undeniably will want to tuck into the next American Patriot book to learn more about how Elizabeth and Jonathan are helping to craft the future of a young and fledgling America.” —Dana Rae Laverty, ForeWord Magazine
“As a lover of historical inspirational romance, Daughter of Liberty held me captive with its charming characters and daring adventures. And as a lover of the history of the American Revolution, this same book thoroughly swept me away. The author, Joan Hochstetler, is an expert in every detail of the era. She describes in depth the events leading up to the start of the Revolution, and she well portrayed the pain of families and friends divided in their loyalties between following the laws of the King of England vs. the outcry of the Patriots demanding freedom from oppression. . . . The characters are endearing and realistic, but it is the events of the era that take center stage in this highly dramatic novel that will leave you turning each page with anticipation. Looking forward to the sequel.” —Elaine Marie Cooper, author of The Promise of Deer Run
“God’s plan for our lives and how we follow it is an important theme in this book. Elizabeth is impetuous, taking chances that could leave her and others in peril, but she loves the thrill of the chase. When one particular decision nearly ends with her capture and places Jonathan’s life in jeopardy, she must finally accept the need to seek God’s will in her life.” —Erin Valentine, Novel Journey
Elizabeth’s assignment is to pin down when the Redcoats will march to capture the patriots’ hoarded munitions. But she hasn’t counted on the arrival of Jonathan Carleton, an officer in the Seventeenth Light Dragoons. To her dismay the attraction between them is immediate, powerful—and fought on both sides in a war of wits and words. As Carleton wins the assignment to ferret out Oriole, Elizabeth faces the realization that he has become not only her most dangerous foe, but also the possessor of her heart.
When the first blood is spilled at Lexington and Concord, Carleton fights his own private battle of faith. And as her dangerous role thrusts her ever closer to the carnage of Bunker Hill, headstrong Elizabeth must learn to follow her Lord instead of her own willful heart.
“The spirited wordplay and attraction between Elizabeth and Jonathan keep the book moving at a quick pace. But the real strength lies in the well-crafted research and historical details that illuminate the brick mansions of Beacon Hill, the bustling alleyways of downtown Boston, and the carnage of Bunker Hill . . . Daughter of Liberty will appeal to fans of historical fiction, strong female characters, smart romance novels, and series. At the end of the story, the reader undeniably will want to tuck into the next American Patriot book to learn more about how Elizabeth and Jonathan are helping to craft the future of a young and fledgling America.” —Dana Rae Laverty, ForeWord Magazine
“As a lover of historical inspirational romance, Daughter of Liberty held me captive with its charming characters and daring adventures. And as a lover of the history of the American Revolution, this same book thoroughly swept me away. The author, Joan Hochstetler, is an expert in every detail of the era. She describes in depth the events leading up to the start of the Revolution, and she well portrayed the pain of families and friends divided in their loyalties between following the laws of the King of England vs. the outcry of the Patriots demanding freedom from oppression. . . . The characters are endearing and realistic, but it is the events of the era that take center stage in this highly dramatic novel that will leave you turning each page with anticipation. Looking forward to the sequel.” —Elaine Marie Cooper, author of The Promise of Deer Run
“God’s plan for our lives and how we follow it is an important theme in this book. Elizabeth is impetuous, taking chances that could leave her and others in peril, but she loves the thrill of the chase. When one particular decision nearly ends with her capture and places Jonathan’s life in jeopardy, she must finally accept the need to seek God’s will in her life.” —Erin Valentine, Novel Journey
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The header image is a detail from John Trumbull's painting The Death of General Warren at Bunker Hill.
The officer of the 17th Light Dragoons is by Don Troiani and appears on the book's back cover.
The officer of the 17th Light Dragoons is by Don Troiani and appears on the book's back cover.
