A Thief And A Spy: Women Patriots Series, Book One

by C.G. Moore

After losing her parents, and nearly dying with them in a suspicious accident, Sarah Carrington crosses the Atlantic to America on the eve of the American Revolution. She changes her identity and hopes to put the past behind her and start a new life as a governess for a prominent Connecticut family. But her past follows her across the ocean, and she struggles to hide the secret of her involvement in the theft of the famous “Hutchinson Letters,” an act that turned American colonists against the crown and inspired revolution. If her part is discovered, it could lead to her being forced to return to England to face imprisonment or execution. Robert Rogers, an infamous mercenary, makes it his mission to discover her and make her pay for her treason to the Crown, along with achieving his goals of getting back in the good graces of King George III and the British army. Unable to stay out of the brewing conflicts as she had initially wished, she connects with prominent players in America’s beginnings, including Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin, finds her first love with Nathan Hale, and discovers her strengths, talents, and realizes her true commitment to the pursuit of liberty.

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 17, 2024

About the author

C.G. Moore (Cyndee) is a Connecticut born, California raised, resident of Minnesota. She is the author of historical novels, contemporary fiction, and poetry. She is also the author of several Jane Austen sequels (under C.D. Gerard). Her latest work is the Women Patriot Series.

Cyndee is a voracious reader, knits and crochets to keep her grandmother’s memory alive, thinks the sun and moon shine on her son and daughter, and is blessed to have a husband who gets her. She lives in the Twin Cities.

Reviews

[Emelia Hendrix · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book immediately grabbed my attention with its mix of history, danger, and personal reinvention. Following Sarah Carrington from a tragic loss in England to the tense atmosphere of pre Revolution America made for a really engaging journey. Even though I only had the description going in, I felt like I could already sense how high the stakes were for her changing her identity, carrying a dangerous secret, and constantly looking over her shoulder as her past refuses to stay buried.

I really liked how the story seems to blend real historical figures with Sarah’s fictional path. The idea of her brushing shoulders with Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin, and especially Nathan Hale gives the narrative a grounded, lived in feel. And the threat of Robert Rogers hovering over her adds a strong layer of suspense.

It sounds like the book delivers a mix of romance, political intrigue, and personal growth against one of the most dramatic periods in American history. If you enjoy historical fiction with a brave heroine, high stakes, and plenty of Revolutionary era atmosphere, this one feels like a solid, compelling read.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It is a work of fiction but based on the reality that women have always played more of a part in war than they are given credit for. I love reading about women spies and heroines and I believe the one in this book could well have existed in reality, albeit with a
different name and different story. The author brings the times and the atmosphere of a people in turmoil, waiting for the starting gun, in a manner of speaking, to start the fight for freedom when the King and government in England had no clue. Women like the heroine in this story must have existed and risked much for the cause, as women have always done, though not many are recognised or remembered. This is an excellently written book,using fiction with a dose of reality to construct an excellent story. The only thing that always confuses me about the story of Paul Revere and others shouting "The British are coming" - since the colonists in America were actually subjects of the British crown, they were all actually British until they won their freedom.