Publisher's Synopsis
From the warmth of a kitchen with a smell of ginger cakes and cookies to the heartbreak and politics of America in 1776, this story is a historical page-turner with love, loyalty, and family at its core. The author provided a fascinating look at a part of the American Revolution only a few historians know about, he presents familiar characters in unfamiliar, yet completely believable, roles. This is a must-read for anyone interested in seeing how 'regular people' on all sides (Crown, Continental, and Neutral) behaved during the struggle for Independence. December 1776: Betsy Ross serves up more than a new flag in this historical fiction based on actual events. During this critical period of the American Revolution, the women of a small New Jersey town ensure Washingtons' victory at Trenton by foiling the local Hessian commander's plans. It is established that this Hessian dallied and lost, due to the timely intervention of a mysterious widow of the town. There is evidence to indicate she played a dual role; some say the wife of a prominent Tory as well as an open supporter of the rebellion. Watch as Betsy travels into this cauldron of war and builds her own version of patriotism among the locals. The actions of these women caused the Hessian forces to remain out of position until it was too late to assist their comrades garrisoned in Trenton. When Washington attacked, his victory turned the tide in the revolution. Action and history combined with characters who grab hold to make this book worth the investment of time and money.
