It’s America, April 1977 and young, spirited, idealist Elizabeth Howard actively supports one side of the American Revolution, even though it is the opposite of what her parents believe and could separate them forever. Disguised as the secretive and elusive Oriole, Elizabeth makes late night rides, experiencing narrow escapes to pass information that could mean the victory for the patriots and defeat for the British. Elizabeth finds she has to guard her heart from the handsome, powerful Captain Jonathon Carleton, Captain of the to the 17th Light Dragoon.

While Elizabeth is devoutly dedicated to her cause, her heart latches onto the affections of Cpt. Carleton. Can she continue in the work of espionage remaining true to the calling and still follow the pull of her heart? What will she do if the unimaginable happens and her family discovers she works for the other side?

If you’re a fan of history, especially American history, and want to be immersed in the culture, setting and story of America’s most remarkable war, you owe it to yourself to read Daughter of Liberty. The book is a fresh look at history that is factual, fascinating fiction and with the forbidden romance element and the mystery and suspense of spying, you’ll enjoy riding with Elizabeth.

(I’m a huge history fan, and find relatively few fiction books on American History, and almost none with a Christian faith thread, so it was a delight to find Daughter of Liberty).

I recommend this book for not only history fan, but those who want to supplement home-school lessons and/or offer it in libraries. And, since this is first in the American Patriot Series we have lots to look forward to.

Reviewed by Linda Mae Baldwin for The Road to Romance

October 4, 2004