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American Patriot #1
Daughter of Liberty
A beautiful rebel spy and a jaded British officer fight a war of wits and words destined to end in passionate surrender.
It's Eastertide, April 1775, and in the blockaded port of Boston the conflict between the British Regulars and the Sons of Liberty rapidly escalates toward a fateful confrontation. Caught in the deepening rift that divides 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. By night she plays a dangerous game as the infamous courier Oriole, hunted by the British for smuggling intelligence and munitions to the patriot leaders. And by day she treads increasingly perilous ground as she flirts ever more boldly with British officers close to her parents to gain access to information the rebels so desperately need.
Elizabeth's assignment is to pin down the exact time 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. When Carleton wins the assignment to ferret out Oriole, Elizabeth can no longer deny that he is her most dangerous foe--and the possessor of her heart.
As the first blood is spilled at Lexington and Concord, Carleton fights his own private battle of faith. Meanwhile, the headstrong Elizabeth must learn to follow God's leading as her dangerous role thrusts her ever closer to the carnage of Bunker Hill.
It's Eastertide, April 1775, and in the blockaded port of Boston the conflict between the British Regulars and the Sons of Liberty rapidly escalates toward a fateful confrontation. Caught in the deepening rift that divides 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. By night she plays a dangerous game as the infamous courier Oriole, hunted by the British for smuggling intelligence and munitions to the patriot leaders. And by day she treads increasingly perilous ground as she flirts ever more boldly with British officers close to her parents to gain access to information the rebels so desperately need.
Elizabeth's assignment is to pin down the exact time 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. When Carleton wins the assignment to ferret out Oriole, Elizabeth can no longer deny that he is her most dangerous foe--and the possessor of her heart.
As the first blood is spilled at Lexington and Concord, Carleton fights his own private battle of faith. Meanwhile, the headstrong Elizabeth must learn to follow God's leading as her dangerous role thrusts her ever closer to the carnage of Bunker Hill.
432 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2004
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About the author
J.M. Hochstetler
11 books89 followersI am the daughter of Mennonite farmers and grew up in central Indiana. I am a publisher, professional editor, award-winning author, and proud member of Daughters of the American Revolution. My American Patriot Series is the only comprehensive historical fiction series on the American Revolution. The Northkill Amish Series, coauthored with Bob Hostetler, is closely based on the story of our Hochstetler ancestors, who came to this country in 1738 seeking religious freedom, only to be caught up in the savage clashes of the French and Indian War. Book 1, Northkill won Foreword Magazine's 2014 Indie Bronze Award for historical fiction. Book 2, The Return, won the Interviews and Reviews 2017 Silver Award for historical fiction and was chosen as one of Shelf Unbound's 2018 Notable Indie Books. One Holy Night, a modern-day nativity story, was selected as Christian Small Publishers 2009 Book of the Year.
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April 25, 2017
Since I'm a fan of the American Revolutionary War, Daughter of Liberty by J.M. Hochstetler was an enjoyable read! It did get a little slow at times - the historical detail of that day was pretty extensive - but I don't believe I ever found myself bored of this story. It had excitement, what with spy missions and battles and mystery. And a rather complex romance. (The romance did lean more toward the cliches of Christian Historical Romance, especially older novels, but it wasn't too bad.) And there were some meaningful and tender faith themes.
Yay for the Patriots! I look forward to reading more of this series.
Yay for the Patriots! I look forward to reading more of this series.
November 2, 2023
J.M. Hochstetler's research and attention to detail are prevalent throughout this novel. The historical accuracy and authentic setting are enough to lure in any history-loving reader. But on top of that, the author created characters who were interesting and complex, the kind of people you'd like to sit down and have a cup of coffee with. They weren't perfect, but they were real. They were easy to root for. I especially appreciated that the author didn't demonize one side of the conflict over another. That's easy to do when writing a novel set during a war. Characters on both sides were well-rounded and presented in a very factual and fair way. I'm already reading the second book of this series!
November 8, 2013
Excellent. Melds history, romance and personal growth into a single story. Heavy on you-are-there details for life in colonial Boston as well as the opening shots of the American Revolution. Unfortunately history and Hochstetler's plot carries away several characters who would make fine allies and enemies in the sequels. Style is just a bit pedantic. Written for all ages, appropriate for young adult readers.
Several main characters suffer through thoroughly believable, if modern crises of faith in a atmosphere thick with lies and betrayal. Great fun for the reader.
A very good read.
Several main characters suffer through thoroughly believable, if modern crises of faith in a atmosphere thick with lies and betrayal. Great fun for the reader.
A very good read.
July 17, 2009
Mrs. Hochstetler has an amazing grasp of Revolutionary War history. She creates characters who have stayed with me and beckon me back in to the next book in the series.
She weaves conflict and intrigue throughout the book, and I found myself riveted and surprised at every turn. I learned so much, but in a very enjoyable and effortless way.
She weaves conflict and intrigue throughout the book, and I found myself riveted and surprised at every turn. I learned so much, but in a very enjoyable and effortless way.
February 26, 2010
I loved this book and can't wait to read further in the series.
June 14, 2023
I finally got a kindle for Christmas, and only just it up and running this past month. Since I am currently writing a duology about the American Revolution myself, I did a search for historical fiction in the same subgenre. I picked up a copy of "Liberty's Daughter" and read it in the course of around three days. It was an entertaining pre-summer read.
I appreciated the research the author put into various aspects of the characters and events taking place in and around Boston, including the portrayal of Major Pitcairn as appropriately Scottish. He has long been one of my favorite redcoats to research, so it was fun getting to see him in all his rough and ready glory, even though I was a bit disappointed how the focus on his death and the impact it had on the other characters was minimal. Probably my favorite scene was him showing in no-nonesense paternal fashion to break up Jonathan and Elizabeth before they got too handsy! I also enjoyed getting to meet Lord Hugh Percy in this fictional account, and it inspired me to research the historical character and his fascinating post war life further. The Gages were also generally portrayed in the book fairly.
I was not quite as pleased with the portrayal of Colonel Francis Smith and General John Burgoyne, however, both of whom are portrayed as fairly malicious, even though the former is just sort of dull and a bit fussy in the historical record, and the latter was known for being warm, generous, and humane, albeit a party animal. In this version, they are made out to be the villains. I would have honestly preferred there being no villains to speak of - just people striving to do their own duty.
I appreciated the elements of Christian faith and redemption woven into the fictional narrative, and Elizabeth's decision to put aside her spying motives to help out Jonathan when he was at a serious low point. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is one of my favorite Passiontide hymns, so it was nice to see that make an appearance. Also nice to see the nearness of the timing between Easter Sunday and the Battles of Lexington and Concord brought up. I am weaving various religious themes in my own novels set during this era, so I appreciate the inspiration, from one Christian author to another.
I appreciated the research the author put into various aspects of the characters and events taking place in and around Boston, including the portrayal of Major Pitcairn as appropriately Scottish. He has long been one of my favorite redcoats to research, so it was fun getting to see him in all his rough and ready glory, even though I was a bit disappointed how the focus on his death and the impact it had on the other characters was minimal. Probably my favorite scene was him showing in no-nonesense paternal fashion to break up Jonathan and Elizabeth before they got too handsy! I also enjoyed getting to meet Lord Hugh Percy in this fictional account, and it inspired me to research the historical character and his fascinating post war life further. The Gages were also generally portrayed in the book fairly.
I was not quite as pleased with the portrayal of Colonel Francis Smith and General John Burgoyne, however, both of whom are portrayed as fairly malicious, even though the former is just sort of dull and a bit fussy in the historical record, and the latter was known for being warm, generous, and humane, albeit a party animal. In this version, they are made out to be the villains. I would have honestly preferred there being no villains to speak of - just people striving to do their own duty.
I appreciated the elements of Christian faith and redemption woven into the fictional narrative, and Elizabeth's decision to put aside her spying motives to help out Jonathan when he was at a serious low point. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" is one of my favorite Passiontide hymns, so it was nice to see that make an appearance. Also nice to see the nearness of the timing between Easter Sunday and the Battles of Lexington and Concord brought up. I am weaving various religious themes in my own novels set during this era, so I appreciate the inspiration, from one Christian author to another.
February 21, 2024
I enjoyed this historical fiction account of The Revolutionary War. Daughter of Liberty by J.M. Hochstetler includes history, romance, action, and. suspense. Thank you #netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.
December 6, 2024
Daughter of Liberty, book 1, American Patriot Series
by J. M. Hochstetler*****
American Colonist Oriole, wanted for crimes against the King, barely escapes after a harrowing race through the night fleeing British officers who are determined to catch him-this time. Hiding behind shrubs he waits till they give up once again before he rides to his fellow loyalists meeting place and turns over the documents he is carrying. Oriole is part of the sons of liberty who have banded together to get out from under the British king's rule. Once he returns home he changes out of his disguise, hiding the clothing/wig in the bottom of a trunk in his room and gets ready for bed. Only a few of the sons of liberty knows his identity, “he” is actually a young woman, Elizabeth Howard. Elizabeth's parents are loyal to the king and do not know that their daughter sneaks out at night to spy for the sons of liberty.
Elizabeth is warned by fellow sons of liberty to be very careful around the new British officer of the Seventh Light Dragoons, Johnathan Carleton. Confident in her success in learning British military secret plans from the other officers in Boston, she does not see any problems with a new officer. However, she finds she is attracted to Johnathan and must guard her heart if she is to carry out her missions. Despite her attempts to harden her heart, she falls in love with Johnathan.
Johnathan appears to be a dedicated British officer and is not as easily lead by Elizabeth in sharing military plans with her. He too is drawn to Elizabeth and fights his ever growing feelings for her. He tries to avoid her but finds that they are thrown together more often than he would like, or not as much as he would like if he is honest with himself. One of Jonathan’s orders is to find the ever elusive Oriole and capture him. In his investigation, the clues seem to point to Elizabeth’s involvement but he is not sure how. Until he can find out positive evidence of where her true allegiance lies, he must guard any romantically involvement with her despite being in love with her.
As things heat up between the British and the Americans, it is hard to know who to trust on either side. There are spies on both sides, even among their own ranks. Along with the spy Oriole, the British seek to find another notorious spy known as Patriot. Finally a trap is set to capture Oriole and Patriot together. By this time, Johnathan is positive that Elizabeth is Oriole and sets out to help her escape. This is her first face-to-face meeting with Patriot, as she gets away he is captured. Later when she is with the sons of liberty she learns that Johnathan is Patriot and devices a plan to help him escape before he is hanged.
I was drawn into this book from the first page to the last and didn’t want to put it down until I finished it. I am not much on a political story but the setting in Americas 1776 time period has always interested me. There is so much to our great country’s founding and this book certainly explores that as well as being full of adventure, suspense, conflict, terror, romance and much more.
~I bought the e-book and I received an ARC e-book copy from the author/publisher via GoodReads (no monetary gain was exchanged), this is my honest review~
by J. M. Hochstetler*****
American Colonist Oriole, wanted for crimes against the King, barely escapes after a harrowing race through the night fleeing British officers who are determined to catch him-this time. Hiding behind shrubs he waits till they give up once again before he rides to his fellow loyalists meeting place and turns over the documents he is carrying. Oriole is part of the sons of liberty who have banded together to get out from under the British king's rule. Once he returns home he changes out of his disguise, hiding the clothing/wig in the bottom of a trunk in his room and gets ready for bed. Only a few of the sons of liberty knows his identity, “he” is actually a young woman, Elizabeth Howard. Elizabeth's parents are loyal to the king and do not know that their daughter sneaks out at night to spy for the sons of liberty.
Elizabeth is warned by fellow sons of liberty to be very careful around the new British officer of the Seventh Light Dragoons, Johnathan Carleton. Confident in her success in learning British military secret plans from the other officers in Boston, she does not see any problems with a new officer. However, she finds she is attracted to Johnathan and must guard her heart if she is to carry out her missions. Despite her attempts to harden her heart, she falls in love with Johnathan.
Johnathan appears to be a dedicated British officer and is not as easily lead by Elizabeth in sharing military plans with her. He too is drawn to Elizabeth and fights his ever growing feelings for her. He tries to avoid her but finds that they are thrown together more often than he would like, or not as much as he would like if he is honest with himself. One of Jonathan’s orders is to find the ever elusive Oriole and capture him. In his investigation, the clues seem to point to Elizabeth’s involvement but he is not sure how. Until he can find out positive evidence of where her true allegiance lies, he must guard any romantically involvement with her despite being in love with her.
As things heat up between the British and the Americans, it is hard to know who to trust on either side. There are spies on both sides, even among their own ranks. Along with the spy Oriole, the British seek to find another notorious spy known as Patriot. Finally a trap is set to capture Oriole and Patriot together. By this time, Johnathan is positive that Elizabeth is Oriole and sets out to help her escape. This is her first face-to-face meeting with Patriot, as she gets away he is captured. Later when she is with the sons of liberty she learns that Johnathan is Patriot and devices a plan to help him escape before he is hanged.
I was drawn into this book from the first page to the last and didn’t want to put it down until I finished it. I am not much on a political story but the setting in Americas 1776 time period has always interested me. There is so much to our great country’s founding and this book certainly explores that as well as being full of adventure, suspense, conflict, terror, romance and much more.
~I bought the e-book and I received an ARC e-book copy from the author/publisher via GoodReads (no monetary gain was exchanged), this is my honest review~
December 24, 2023
If The Scarlet Pimpernel was reborn as a novel of the American revolution, it would be this book.
Spies, intrigue, nocturnal adventuring, and romance, set against the backdrop of pivotal Revolutionary War sites, such as the infamous battle of Bunker Hill.
J.M. Hochstetler is clearly an avid historian, and it shows in her meticulous attention to detail. If the book had one major weakness for me, it was actually the detail, specifically the lengthy descriptions of battles. I confess I skimmed those. The vivid descriptions of 1770s Boston and surrounding towns was really interesting, however, and had me doing extra research on the side.
Great characters, including and especially the two main characters, Elizabeth and Jonathan. I’ve always been a sucker for stories of women disguising themselves to venture into ‘man territory’ undiscovered, and the historical basis for these women grabs me as much as the fictional.
It was quite a bit more faith-heavy than other Christian fiction I’ve read, so if that’s not your thing, heads up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Spies, intrigue, nocturnal adventuring, and romance, set against the backdrop of pivotal Revolutionary War sites, such as the infamous battle of Bunker Hill.
J.M. Hochstetler is clearly an avid historian, and it shows in her meticulous attention to detail. If the book had one major weakness for me, it was actually the detail, specifically the lengthy descriptions of battles. I confess I skimmed those. The vivid descriptions of 1770s Boston and surrounding towns was really interesting, however, and had me doing extra research on the side.
Great characters, including and especially the two main characters, Elizabeth and Jonathan. I’ve always been a sucker for stories of women disguising themselves to venture into ‘man territory’ undiscovered, and the historical basis for these women grabs me as much as the fictional.
It was quite a bit more faith-heavy than other Christian fiction I’ve read, so if that’s not your thing, heads up.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.
October 6, 2014
I am a 65 year old grandmother returning to this book after about two years. I have never forgotten the story that I was unable to finish. I began my quest to recall the title or author's name. Impossible! After a search of multiple possible titles with the words "liberty" or "revolutionary" or "freedom" included, I finally stumbled upon the correct one. My search was not in vain.
I was introduced to this author and her series by my daughter who read the books to her sons. They enjoyed the books so much that she recommended I get one for myself. It was the right choice for all of us.
I am so happy to see the series is also available on the Nook in ebook form, and I am thrilled to see that there are several more books to be written in the coming years. Our society needs more of this kind of fiction which engages us and teaches us at the same time.
Thank you, Ms. Hochstetler, for your outstanding work. We will all be more knowledgeable people after our study of your books.
I was introduced to this author and her series by my daughter who read the books to her sons. They enjoyed the books so much that she recommended I get one for myself. It was the right choice for all of us.
I am so happy to see the series is also available on the Nook in ebook form, and I am thrilled to see that there are several more books to be written in the coming years. Our society needs more of this kind of fiction which engages us and teaches us at the same time.
Thank you, Ms. Hochstetler, for your outstanding work. We will all be more knowledgeable people after our study of your books.
August 3, 2018
If you haven't stepped into the American Patriot series by J.M. Hochstetler,
you are in for a treat!
In Daughter of Liberty, Book #1 in this read-in-order series,
the battle has barely begun for the Rebels ....
but there's more afoot than battles - there are secrets, spies, family, and one particularly complicated relationship....
"Jonathan Carleton is the most insufferable, annoying, exasperating man I've ever met...."
Elizabeth
She's more prickly thorns than pretty roses, or so Jonathan thinks.... or, perhaps something else...
"Awww... "How sweet. I'll have to remember that I remind you of a hedgehog."
But as insults between the 2 fly, so does the attraction to one another -
with at least one major glitch in the way.....
What will happen as the opening shots of the war are struck and secrets are revealed?
Will love overcome their greatest fears?
you are in for a treat!
In Daughter of Liberty, Book #1 in this read-in-order series,
the battle has barely begun for the Rebels ....
but there's more afoot than battles - there are secrets, spies, family, and one particularly complicated relationship....
"Jonathan Carleton is the most insufferable, annoying, exasperating man I've ever met...."
Elizabeth
She's more prickly thorns than pretty roses, or so Jonathan thinks.... or, perhaps something else...
"Awww... "How sweet. I'll have to remember that I remind you of a hedgehog."
But as insults between the 2 fly, so does the attraction to one another -
with at least one major glitch in the way.....
What will happen as the opening shots of the war are struck and secrets are revealed?
Will love overcome their greatest fears?
December 22, 2009
One of my all time favorite historical romances! A must read for those who love romance and intrigue! :D
June 7, 2011
AMAZING
...That is all that needs to be said.
...That is all that needs to be said.
December 6, 2024
Daughter of Liberty, #1 American Patriot Series
by J. M. Hochstetler
American Colonist Oriole, wanted for crimes against the King, barely escapes after a harrowing race through the night fleeing British officers who are determined to catch him-this time. Hiding behind shrubs he waits till they give up once again before he rides to his fellow loyalists meeting place and turns over the documents he is carrying. Oriole is part of the sons of liberty who have banded together to get out from under the British king's rule. Once he returns home he changes out of his disguise, hiding the clothing/wig in the bottom of a trunk in his room and gets ready for bed. Only a few of the sons of liberty knows his identity, “he” is actually a young woman, Elizabeth Howard. Elizabeth's parents are loyal to the king and do not know that their daughter sneaks out at night to spy for the sons of liberty.
Elizabeth is warned by fellow sons of liberty to be very careful around the new British officer of the Seventh Light Dragoons, Johnathan Carleton. Confident in her success in learning British military secret plans from the other officers in Boston, she does not see any problems with a new officer. However, she finds she is attracted to Johnathan and must guard her heart if she is to carry out her missions. Despite her attempts to harden her heart, she falls in love with Johnathan.
Johnathan appears to be a dedicated British officer and is not as easily lead by Elizabeth in sharing military plans with her. He too is drawn to Elizabeth and fights his ever growing feelings for her. He tries to avoid her but finds that they are thrown together more often than he would like, or not as much as he would like if he is honest with himself. One of Jonathan’s orders is to find the ever elusive Oriole and capture him. In his investigation, the clues seem to point to Elizabeth’s involvement but he is not sure how. Until he can find out positive evidence of where her true allegiance lies, he must guard any romantically involvement with her despite being in love with her.
As things heat up between the British and the Americans, it is hard to know who to trust on either side. There are spies on both sides, even among their own ranks. Along with the spy Oriole, the British seek to find another notorious spy known as Patriot. Finally a trap is set to capture Oriole and Patriot together. By this time, Johnathan is positive that Elizabeth is Oriole and sets out to help her escape. This is her first face-to-face meeting with Patriot, as she gets away he is captured. Later when she is with the sons of liberty she learns that Johnathan is Patriot and devices a plan to help him escape before he is hanged.
I was drawn into this book from the first page to the last and didn’t want to put it down until I finished it. I am not much on a political story but the setting in Americas 1776 time period has always interested me. There is so much to our great country’s founding and this book certainly explores that as well as being full of adventure, suspense, conflict, terror, romance and much more.
~I bought the e-book and I received an ARC e-book copy from the author/publisher via GoodReads (no monetary gain was exchanged), this is my honest review~
by J. M. Hochstetler
American Colonist Oriole, wanted for crimes against the King, barely escapes after a harrowing race through the night fleeing British officers who are determined to catch him-this time. Hiding behind shrubs he waits till they give up once again before he rides to his fellow loyalists meeting place and turns over the documents he is carrying. Oriole is part of the sons of liberty who have banded together to get out from under the British king's rule. Once he returns home he changes out of his disguise, hiding the clothing/wig in the bottom of a trunk in his room and gets ready for bed. Only a few of the sons of liberty knows his identity, “he” is actually a young woman, Elizabeth Howard. Elizabeth's parents are loyal to the king and do not know that their daughter sneaks out at night to spy for the sons of liberty.
Elizabeth is warned by fellow sons of liberty to be very careful around the new British officer of the Seventh Light Dragoons, Johnathan Carleton. Confident in her success in learning British military secret plans from the other officers in Boston, she does not see any problems with a new officer. However, she finds she is attracted to Johnathan and must guard her heart if she is to carry out her missions. Despite her attempts to harden her heart, she falls in love with Johnathan.
Johnathan appears to be a dedicated British officer and is not as easily lead by Elizabeth in sharing military plans with her. He too is drawn to Elizabeth and fights his ever growing feelings for her. He tries to avoid her but finds that they are thrown together more often than he would like, or not as much as he would like if he is honest with himself. One of Jonathan’s orders is to find the ever elusive Oriole and capture him. In his investigation, the clues seem to point to Elizabeth’s involvement but he is not sure how. Until he can find out positive evidence of where her true allegiance lies, he must guard any romantically involvement with her despite being in love with her.
As things heat up between the British and the Americans, it is hard to know who to trust on either side. There are spies on both sides, even among their own ranks. Along with the spy Oriole, the British seek to find another notorious spy known as Patriot. Finally a trap is set to capture Oriole and Patriot together. By this time, Johnathan is positive that Elizabeth is Oriole and sets out to help her escape. This is her first face-to-face meeting with Patriot, as she gets away he is captured. Later when she is with the sons of liberty she learns that Johnathan is Patriot and devices a plan to help him escape before he is hanged.
I was drawn into this book from the first page to the last and didn’t want to put it down until I finished it. I am not much on a political story but the setting in Americas 1776 time period has always interested me. There is so much to our great country’s founding and this book certainly explores that as well as being full of adventure, suspense, conflict, terror, romance and much more.
~I bought the e-book and I received an ARC e-book copy from the author/publisher via GoodReads (no monetary gain was exchanged), this is my honest review~
March 11, 2023
Well. That was quite a journey!
I accidentally got this book from the library. I thought it was a different Daughter of Liberty. Considering that I love to read historical fiction (Christian romance being a plus) I thought I’d give it a go. I feared it would be cheesy and predictable. It wasn’t!
The good:
Once I worked past Concord and Lexington battle I was truly hooked. I almost gave up before that but truly wanted to see it come together. I’m glad I did!
Strong female lead
Relationship with God was not cheesy or minimal. It actually ties into the plot and characters.
The bad:
The younger sister is said to be 9, I think! She should have been 4 or 5 based on how she is described.
Female lead doesn’t hold the same composure through the entire storyline. A little too swoony and physically weak toward the end, even though she’s been through some things.
The ugly:
I really didn’t like reading the battles. Not because of gore or bloody details. It was just. Blaaaaaah. I skimmed and moved on. That’s the only way I could get through it. The distances, the locations, the formal names and vocab… I just couldn’t get into it. Having just learned about these battles I knew the details to make it through without needing to read it carefully. Though characters move throughout, I just couldn’t get into it.
The beautiful:
The strong love for family. The parents love for children. The devotion kept through war that tore families apart.
So glad I stuck with it!
I accidentally got this book from the library. I thought it was a different Daughter of Liberty. Considering that I love to read historical fiction (Christian romance being a plus) I thought I’d give it a go. I feared it would be cheesy and predictable. It wasn’t!
The good:
Once I worked past Concord and Lexington battle I was truly hooked. I almost gave up before that but truly wanted to see it come together. I’m glad I did!
Strong female lead
Relationship with God was not cheesy or minimal. It actually ties into the plot and characters.
The bad:
The younger sister is said to be 9, I think! She should have been 4 or 5 based on how she is described.
Female lead doesn’t hold the same composure through the entire storyline. A little too swoony and physically weak toward the end, even though she’s been through some things.
The ugly:
I really didn’t like reading the battles. Not because of gore or bloody details. It was just. Blaaaaaah. I skimmed and moved on. That’s the only way I could get through it. The distances, the locations, the formal names and vocab… I just couldn’t get into it. Having just learned about these battles I knew the details to make it through without needing to read it carefully. Though characters move throughout, I just couldn’t get into it.
The beautiful:
The strong love for family. The parents love for children. The devotion kept through war that tore families apart.
So glad I stuck with it!
July 7, 2019
Captivating Story of Freedom's Fight
The American War for Independence from English rule had many cliffhanger moments. In the schools of the U.S.A. children learn the barest details and most important facts about that struggle. "Daughter of Liberty" by J.M.Hochstetler tells a tale that imagines what it must have been like to participate in an insurrection designed to gain the Colonies' right to self-government. Woven throughout is a love story that follows the faith journey of the two main characters as they learn to trust each other and God.
Daughter of Liberty is no light, read it in one sitting book. Rather it relates the early years of the fight for Independence through the medium of storytelling. It's a riveting read that takes hostages until the last page. This reader truly enjoyed reading this book. Loved it!
The American War for Independence from English rule had many cliffhanger moments. In the schools of the U.S.A. children learn the barest details and most important facts about that struggle. "Daughter of Liberty" by J.M.Hochstetler tells a tale that imagines what it must have been like to participate in an insurrection designed to gain the Colonies' right to self-government. Woven throughout is a love story that follows the faith journey of the two main characters as they learn to trust each other and God.
Daughter of Liberty is no light, read it in one sitting book. Rather it relates the early years of the fight for Independence through the medium of storytelling. It's a riveting read that takes hostages until the last page. This reader truly enjoyed reading this book. Loved it!
September 24, 2020
This is really a neat book. Centered in and around the birth place of the American Revolution it recaptures the life and people’s that interacted when the colonials begin to push back against the cruel and dictatorial English masters. Interwoven is the fledgling love story of Elizabeth and Carleton. Elizabeth plays a significant role as Oriole a slippery spy for the Americans who bedevils the English authorities and Carleton as Patriot as he spy’s for the American forces. The book starts a little slow but you are soon hooked as the action unfolds.
April 1, 2020
De eerste bladzijde moest ik drie keer lezen, voordat ik de scène voor me zag. Daarna kwamen veel te uitgebreide omschrijvingen van huizen en locaties. Gelukkig kwam het verhaal al gauw in een stroomversnelling en kon ik het boek niet meer wegleggen.
Tussendoor nog wel wat geschiedschrijving wat de verschillende veldslagen betrof, dat had wat minder saai gekund, maar niet meer zo storend als in het begin.
Tussendoor nog wel wat geschiedschrijving wat de verschillende veldslagen betrof, dat had wat minder saai gekund, maar niet meer zo storend als in het begin.
January 25, 2024
Where does your loyalty lie? With the rebels or His Majesty? This story brings to life to story before the American Revolution. I loved the character growth and how the main couple of the story are brought together. Will they admit their feelings for each other? Will they make it through the fighting and war?
This book was a little slow to read through but I am glad I read it completely.
This book was a little slow to read through but I am glad I read it completely.
May 21, 2017
Clean historical Christian novel
I enjoyed this historical detailed novel about our early history of the colonists. It was easy to connect with the characters and the interlaced biblical directions and honoring the Lord. I recommend this book
I enjoyed this historical detailed novel about our early history of the colonists. It was easy to connect with the characters and the interlaced biblical directions and honoring the Lord. I recommend this book
June 9, 2017
This is a new author for me. I loved following the activities of the Patriots and the Loyalists around Boston before the battle of Bunker Hill. Every page drips with spying and questionable loyalties.
August 16, 2018
Take a step back into our fight to establish this nation and the effects it had on the everyday citizen. That is what Daughter of Liberty is. A great read steeped in history & well developed characters, all I hope to encounter again in Book 2 of this incredible series!
June 14, 2024
Lots of detail!
The book was GREAT! It would be a 5 star review, but Because I am an impatient reader I felt that she put far to much detail in the book! I wanted to know what would happen quicker than it was happening. Lol love this book can't wait to finish the series.
The book was GREAT! It would be a 5 star review, but Because I am an impatient reader I felt that she put far to much detail in the book! I wanted to know what would happen quicker than it was happening. Lol love this book can't wait to finish the series.
May 19, 2018
I am giving this book 4 stars. It was well written but a lot more love story then history so I was disappointed and won't be reading the rest of this series.
May 30, 2018
dragged some in the descriptions of the battles. Otherwise a good read and enjoyed the history prior to the war
October 13, 2019
Very interesting
I loved the themes in the book and the history lesson although sometimes it was hard to follow all of the military happenings.
I loved the themes in the book and the history lesson although sometimes it was hard to follow all of the military happenings.
March 7, 2021
Wonderful book
I enjoyed this book from front to back. The only issue is that there should habe been more at the end. I can't say what without spoiling it. But I loved the book
I enjoyed this book from front to back. The only issue is that there should habe been more at the end. I can't say what without spoiling it. But I loved the book
October 18, 2022
Great read!!
I love historical romance. This is a well written book. I've been drawn into this story and really enjoyed reading it. Can't wait to start the next in the series!
I love historical romance. This is a well written book. I've been drawn into this story and really enjoyed reading it. Can't wait to start the next in the series!
June 12, 2023
Love this book! I think this series is going to be one of my favorites!
March 23, 2024
A great book featuring our Revolutionary history. The romance is a perfect backdrop to see the emotions and relations that happened during this historical time.
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