Bittersweet Tavern: An American Revolution Tale

by S. Copperstone

Jerusha, a widowed barmaid in the upper Massachusetts Colony, was feisty and could handle herself, but she was also a bit of a klutz. This was not necessarily a bad thing when she stumbled into the arms of a mysterious ship captain, hardened by the early battles of the American Revolution. Yet, beneath that gruff exterior, she thought she detected something more in the sea-dog. Something…almost familiar.


Praise for Bittersweet Tavern:
Bittersweet is a book to curl up with if you have a few hours to kill and are in it for the long haul...the story quickly finds its momentum and, for a true history buff, the payoff is worth the buildup. - Manhattan Book Review
The novel expertly and vividly brings to life the ordinary street details of Colonial America...Copperstone does an excellent job delineating both action and comedic banter - Historical Novel Society Reviews


About the Author
A native of southeastern Michigan, S. Copperstone has been writing unusual things for several years—everything from horror to romance, and historical fiction to speculative fiction—and prefers not to be pinned down to one genre. Her many interests include old buildings, history, genealogy, traveling, hand weaving/braiding rugs, horses, and collecting fossils which she enjoys searching for herself.

Paperback

First published August 6, 2015

About the author

S. Copperstone is an eclectic writer and has writings scattered all over. She enjoys historical fiction/creative non-fiction/paranormal/science fiction/fantasy and adventure.... everything from flash fiction to novels.

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Reviews

[Cyrene Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uncaged Book Reviews:

This book takes place at the start of the American Revolution in 1775. The book focuses on Jerusha and her family that live in Fallmouth, Mass. and a boy she knew as a child, Daniel. Fast forward, and Jerusha is a widow - having lost her husband to the British,, and Daniel is the captain of his own ship. But Jerusha hasn’t figured out if Daniel is a Patriot or working for the British, or if he’s a privateer. She returns to Fallmouth to help her family with the business of The Bittersweet Tavern. Seeing Daniel come into the tavern for food and drink, feelings for him resurface, and she sets out to find out all she can.

I did enjoy the writing and the descriptive places, but the romance between Jerusha and Daniel was almost negligible and unsatisfying for me. The ending was pretty abrupt and even though it wasn’t a cliffhanger, it only gave hints at their future. The author meant to have us see Jerusha as stubborn and fierce in her loyalty, but a lot of times she just seemed pushy, selfish and impulsive. Even with these issues, the story was a pleasant read thanks to the author’s terrific setting and storyline.

[S.]

Bittersweet Tavern's recent reviews:

— Historical Novel Society: https://historicalnovelsociety.org/re...
— Manhattan Book Review: http://manhattanbookreview.com/book-r...