The Courier of Caswell Hall

September 27th, 2013. Filed under: This & That.

The Courier of Caswell Hall

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By Melanie Dobson

An unlikely spy discovers freedom and love in the midst of the American Revolution.

As the British and Continental armies wage war in 1781, the daughter of a wealthy Virginia plantation owner feels conflict raging in her own heart. Lydia Caswell comes from a family of staunch Loyalists, but she cares only about peace. Her friend Sarah Hammond, however, longs to join the fight. Both women’s families have already been divided by a costly war that sets father against son and neighbor against neighbor; a war that makes it impossible to guess who can be trusted.

One snowy night Lydia discovers a wounded man on the riverbank near Caswell Hall, and her decision to save him will change her life. Nathan introduces her to a secret network of spies, couriers, disguises, and coded messages—a network that may be the Patriots’ only hope for winning the war. When British officers take over Caswell Hall and wreak havoc on neighboring plantations, Lydia will have to choose between loyalty and freedom; between her family’s protection and her own heart’s desires.

As both armies gather near Williamsburg for a pivotal battle, both Lydia and Sarah must decide how high a price they are willing to pay to help the men they love.

Part of the American Tapestries™ series: Each standalone novel in this line sets a heart-stirring love story against the backdrop of an epic moment in American history. This is the fifth book in the series.

ISLAND BREEZES

In 1781 during the war for American independence from Britain the American’s have divided loyalties. It was sometimes difficult to tell whether friends and neighbors wer patriots as it was unwise to broadcast that bit of news.

Lydia, loyal to the British, accidentally became a supporter of the patriots, and eventually became one of their spies. It was scary, but after seeing the destruction and disregard displayed by the British officers, all Lydia wanted was freedom. Her family remained loyal to the king, therefore, it put her in a difficult position.

Even scarier was the fact that she was falling in love with a fellow spy.

I’m enjoying the An American Tapestry series. I’ve always enjoyed historical novels, but these are special since they portray a closer look at the history of my country. And, yes, I’ve enjoyed every Melanie Dobson book I’ve read.

***A special thank you to litfuse for providing a review copy.***

MDobson-73 Melanie Dobson is the author of twelve novels; her writing has received numerous accolades including two Carol Awards. Melanie worked in public relations for fifteen years before she began writing fiction full-time. Born and raised in the Midwest, she now resides with her husband and two daughters in Oregon.

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