Based on the extraordinary true story of Deborah Sampson, the woman who disguised herself as a man to fight for American independence.
In 1782, with the Revolutionary War still raging, a young Massachusetts woman makes an astonishing decision. Refusing to surrender her future to the expectations of society, Deborah Sampson assumes the identity of Robert Shurtlieff and enlists in George Washington's Continental Army.
What follows is an extraordinary journey through the final years of the American Revolution. From the hardships of military life to the dangers of combat, Deborah discovers the bonds of brotherhood, the price of freedom, and the courage required to conceal a secret that could destroy everything she has fought to achieve.
Based on documented historical events, Between War and Peace is a richly researched historical novel exploring women's military history, courage, identity, sacrifice, and the struggle for independence.
Courage Knows No Gender.