3.75
I loved this book. Just flat out loved it. One of my favorite historical eras -- the American revolution -- combined with a romantic triangle of sorts, great writing, and a fantabulous heroine that I desperately want as a best friend.Set in 1777, this book is technically the sequel to Blevins' The...
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In 1766 Anne Peabody's father gives her in marriage to a much older and unattractive Peter Merrick. Although the wedding is interrupted by printer's apprentice Jack Hampton, who is so carried away by the repeal of the Stamp Act he graces Anne with a big kiss. Years later, a widowed Anne finds hersel...
This book grabbed me the first couple chapters mainly because it was in a familiar place. I grew up in NYC so I was fascinated by the familiar names and places discussed in this book. Hearing about the different battles in places like Brooklyn Heights and Flatlands and other places I grew up knowing...
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