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The Starfire Quilt
Her mother is long dead. Her only sibling is missing. Her father, Doctor Elliott, is perpetually working at the hospital, trying to save the injured and dying Patriots of the American Revolution. Confusion, chaos, and destruction are all part of Meredith's life now as she, too, becomes a player in the struggle for freedom.
Trapped in Philadelphia, Meredith finds purpose as a courier of life-saving messages to the Patriots in the field. Along the way, she meets the handsome—but British—William Castleton, a successful shipping tycoon whose true motives and loyalties are difficult to establish.
Stalked and threatened by the dangerous Major Hastings, Meredith is propelled to life-threatening heights as the war for freedom heats up and she, at last, discovers why God has sent her down this path.
Trapped in Philadelphia, Meredith finds purpose as a courier of life-saving messages to the Patriots in the field. Along the way, she meets the handsome—but British—William Castleton, a successful shipping tycoon whose true motives and loyalties are difficult to establish.
Stalked and threatened by the dangerous Major Hastings, Meredith is propelled to life-threatening heights as the war for freedom heats up and she, at last, discovers why God has sent her down this path.
170 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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March 1, 2010
This book is from the Heartsong Presents historical series, sweet historical romances in various settings with an inspirational theme. This particular book is set in British-occupied Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War.
It's September 1777 in Pennsylvania, and the Revolutionary War rages throughout the land. Meredith Elliot receives a message from her brother Matt, a Patriot spy. Matt fears he will soon be captured and has sent Merry a note to pass on to General Washington. The same day, she meets Will Castleton, a young Englishman from Boston. The next day, Merry and her Aunt Mina travel to Philadelphia for a shopping trip and a visit with Merry's father, who works as a doctor there. Merry passes on the message -- and soon runs into Will again. When British soldiers invade Philadelphia the next morning, Merry and her aunt are trapped in the city. Merry and Will then begin to fall in love, but although he appears neutral, concerned only with the family shipping business, Merry doesn't want to trust an Englishman, especially when she is passing on messages to the Patriots. Life becomes even more dangerous for her when Major Hastings, a cruel British officer, begins to suspect that Merry is a spy. As Merry fears for her safety, she also worries about the fates of Will, who has returned to Boston, and Matt, who never sent another message.
This book was a pretty good sweet historical romance. I loved the setting during the American Revolution; this setting is a favorite of mine but not too common in any type of romance. The setting and historical background were nicely developed, but the characters and romance needed more work, especially considering this is a romance, after all. Merry was the most developed character, but even she didn't really come alive. Will's point of view is never given so his character suffers even more. The strength of the book is really in the historical setting, which is the best part of it. If you love the time period, you might want to give this book a try, but there are better books in the series.
It's September 1777 in Pennsylvania, and the Revolutionary War rages throughout the land. Meredith Elliot receives a message from her brother Matt, a Patriot spy. Matt fears he will soon be captured and has sent Merry a note to pass on to General Washington. The same day, she meets Will Castleton, a young Englishman from Boston. The next day, Merry and her Aunt Mina travel to Philadelphia for a shopping trip and a visit with Merry's father, who works as a doctor there. Merry passes on the message -- and soon runs into Will again. When British soldiers invade Philadelphia the next morning, Merry and her aunt are trapped in the city. Merry and Will then begin to fall in love, but although he appears neutral, concerned only with the family shipping business, Merry doesn't want to trust an Englishman, especially when she is passing on messages to the Patriots. Life becomes even more dangerous for her when Major Hastings, a cruel British officer, begins to suspect that Merry is a spy. As Merry fears for her safety, she also worries about the fates of Will, who has returned to Boston, and Matt, who never sent another message.
This book was a pretty good sweet historical romance. I loved the setting during the American Revolution; this setting is a favorite of mine but not too common in any type of romance. The setting and historical background were nicely developed, but the characters and romance needed more work, especially considering this is a romance, after all. Merry was the most developed character, but even she didn't really come alive. Will's point of view is never given so his character suffers even more. The strength of the book is really in the historical setting, which is the best part of it. If you love the time period, you might want to give this book a try, but there are better books in the series.
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