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MY REVIEW:
Genre | Tropes: Historical Fiction, Revolutionary War, Spy Network
Rating: 5 out of 5⭐
Times perfectly with the 4th of July and one of the most impactful American History events, let me introduce you to A Lady. Mary Andre is the main character in this story and she is the sister of a British soldier stationed in Philadelphia during the year 1777. As Mary is entertaining her brother and his fellow soldiers, she begins to observe behaviors from the men that have her questioning exactly why the British are here and how dark their behaviors really run.
Because of this, she finds herself questioning what her future is. She doesn’t really want to continue being around the dangerous British soldiers and she envisions a future for herself where she can contribute more than just being another woman amongst many. As she flees her countrymen in search of her calling, she finds herself in the midst of the Continental Army. After spending time amongst them, she quickly realizes this is where she belongs and offers her access to the British soldiers and information in exchange for being one of them. She is now a spy for the Continental Army.
A gripping historical retelling of the Revolutionary War and the spy network that played such a pivotal role in it all. Based on numerous historical facts and a few added embellishments for entertainment purposes, this was a gripping novel about the realities of war, the dangers we put ourselves in for the ones we love most, and how the spirit and determination of a people can change the outcome of history.
Along with the historical elements of the plot, there is also a wonderful romance that develops between Mary and her Continental savior, Benjamin. In an enemies to lovers situation, Ben fights his desire for Mary because she is the enemy and he struggles to trust her. But after months of time spent together in the Continental Camp, his walls finally dissolve and he lets her in. But this blossoming romance with Ben puts Mary in even further danger as they can never truly be together. Not until the war is over.
It’s an emotional pull throughout the entire story from the family dynamics of Mary, to her desire for Ben, but until the war is won – no one is safe.
My Favorite Lines
“All right,” she said, holding the needle close to one end of the wound. Ben dabbed away at the oozing blood with a rag to clear the skin where she was to sew. Mary made a grunting noise in the back of her throat, but she slipped the needle through one side and out the other.
Her heart softened at the worried and protective state of Major Tallmadge over his men. Standing, she bent over him and wrapped her arms around him from behind. She tried kissing his cheek, but he moved away.
Determined, her finger rested on the trigger, her breath blowing through her lips. Her heart pounded in her ears as she clenched her hand, pulling the trigger, an animalistic growl wrestling out of her throat.
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Mary André, sister to a prominent British officer, flees a despairing argument with her brother and loses her way, ending up in the enemy camp just as the American Revolution takes hold. Now Mary must make a powerful decision – to become a member of George Washington’s ring of spies or risk being discovered as the enemy. Mary’s choice will affect the outcome of the war, as well as unleash a series of consequences in her own life that she can’t escape: will she risk her own brother’s life to save thousands of revolutionary soldiers? Could she turn the course of the war in the revolution’s favor? Will she be able to face the consequences of falling in love?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hannah Honegger is an author, screen-writer, and actress. She was destined to write a series about the American Revolutionary War when she was born on July 4th. Having checked traveling Europe off her bucket list, her next goal is to travel Asia and live in South Korea. With her Bachelors degree in acting, she is passionate about promoting better mental health in the entertainment industry. Hannah is a Colorado native who currently resides in California where she enjoys reading, exploring, and watching kdramas.
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“Novelist and screenwriter, Hannah Honegger is a fabulous asset to our Aurora Creative Talent team. Her writing is imaginative, compelling; often tearing at your heart. She is hard-working and dedicated, pouring her soul into each story.”Nova McBee, Award-Winning and Best-Selling Author of the Calculated Series and Co-Founder of Aurora Creative Talent
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