Synopsis:

In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.

Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.

But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is—and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.

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What To Expect:

You can expect a unique Revolutionary War historical fiction about Deborah Samson, a strong female character. There is romance, themes of family bonds, and reflections on femininity.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild – A few crude words but does not saturate novel, God’s name in vain a couple times

Sexual Content: Fade to Black – Steamy kissing and implied sex that borderlines on open door, but nothing explicit

Violence: Moderate to Heavy – War time fighting + injuries

Substance Use: Moderate – Alcohol

Prejudices: Mild – Sexism, slavery

Religious Themes: Some talk of the Bible and church-going, not the main focus of the book

Other Topics: Moderate – Death of family members + grief, miscarriage, parental abandonment, indentured servitude

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