Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution

by Lucia St. Clair Robson

Book Overview

Told with historical accuracy and incredible attention to period detail, Lucia St. Clair Robson's Shadow Patriots recreates America at its youngest and describes with vivid intensity the men and women... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076530550X
• ISBN13: 9780765305503
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Forge
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.8"

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If you love the Revolution read this book!

Once again Lucia Robson has brought history alive with Shadow Patriots. Having been born near Valley Forge and being immersed in the Revolution since I was a kid, Shadow Patriots brings back the adventure and excitement that the American Revolution was. Not only is it a great spy novel with plenty of twists and turns, but Lucia Robson brings the characters alive so you cheer them on and want them to succeed. The book brings out the torn feelings of loyalty to family and friends; but also to country and honor. Once again Lucia Robson has developed characters and a plot where you won't want to put the book down, but at the same time you won't want it to end.

Time Travel

Reading this novel actually transports you back in time to the Revolution. You experience-live-the story along with the characters, see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the smells, and experience the fear and exhaltation. You literally become part of the story and the era. Kate Darby is a Quaker in a well-to-do home in Philadelphia. Though most Quakers remain neutral (those who do not are "read out" of the Society), Kate by slow turns becomes a patriot, and finally a spy for George Washington. Historically we know Washington had a woman spy in New York known to history only as #355; this is her story. But it is also much more. Did you know, for instance, that one of Washington's most important decisions was to vaccinate his army against smallpox? Who even knew they had vaccinations back then? They did, and it's in the book. The struggles in Valley Forge, and the much worse winter of 1779-1780, the British problems while occupying New York City, Washington's constant deception of the British with disinformation and his struggle to obtain reliable information about them and their plans, the continual peril of innocent civilians just trying to survive between the two forces, all are part of this great story. Take out the fictional characters and this would be an outstanding history book. Robson also gives some much needed insight into what led the most successful American general, Benedict Arnold, to turn traitor. As a novel, a true page-turner, it will keep you up till you finish. As a history, an excellent history of the time and the struggles of the Revolution. As an experience, time travel!

History Comes Alive

Shadow Patriots is another one of Lucia St. Clair Robson's treasures that you can't put down until you've finished it - then you hate yourself for reading it so quickly as you wanted it to last - and last - and last. Lucia has a wonderful way of making the cardboard figures of history come alive and show you the way it actually was in those days. She tapped into a little known area of the Revolutionary War and not only brought the everyday people to life but she also has the talent and ability to make our well known figures human. She places them in their time and world - taking them out of the dry stuff of history lessons. As usual, now I can hardly wait for her next book.

A true, thrilling, treasure

The American Revolution is one of my special interests. I have probably read a thousand books over the past fifty years, both fiction and nonfiction, about it. This novel is the equal of Kenneth Roberts' great work Oliver Wiswell--another spy story now that I think of it. I expected it to be good, Ms. Robson's previous books are all special, but I did not expect anyone to ever approach the great Kenneth Roberts' heights. Ms. Robson's characters are always fully formed and believable, her descriptions and situations historically accurate, and her stories compelling. I did not think she could ever top Sarah Bowman in Fearless, but she has. And I did not see one line in this book which was historically inaccurate. A true, thrilling, treasure!

A Historical Read That You Won't Want To Miss!!!

One word comes to mind when I think back over this read and that is VIVID!! Ms. St. Clair Robson has vividly brought to life the time period of the American Revolution as well as the real-life figures that played key roles during this conflict. This is the story of the mysterious lady spy known as 355. Not much is known about this courageous lady but the author has penned a story that seems all too possible and real. As a result fans of historical fiction will find themselves transported back in time to when our fledgling country was taking a stand and traitors to this cause. A young woman by the name of Kate works hard to keep the Continental Army safe by passing information. The reader will become totally invested with her character and as a result step back in time with her. She finds not only friends but love on her journey but when her activity is found out what will happen to her? Will she be hung as a spy and will she ever see Rob her love again? This story totally captivated the reader and I can honestly say that I had a hard time putting the book down. I cheered and cried, throughout this whole story. I highly recommend this read if you are a fan of well-done historic fiction. Trust me you won't be let down.