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Gwendalyn G A, Reviewer
This book was received from the Author, and Publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
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“During the American Revolution, General George Washington employed a ring of spies in and around New York City, the headquarters for the British war effort in North America. These spies identified themselves in their letters by code numbers. One was known as “355,” which stood for “lady.” To date, her true identity remains unknown.”
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A coming of age historical fiction that will catapult you back to the American Revolution era. Inspired by true "355" the author Veronica Rossi delivers a stellar Historical Ya Fiction, with atmospheric details and intrigue.
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1776, living on Grand Bahama Island fifteen year old Francisca Tasker has suffered the loss of her mother. Left in the care of her abusive alcoholic stepfather Sewel, who’s way of making a living is “wrecking” diving old shipwrecks looking for sunken spoils to capitalize on.
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Taking things into her own hands when it becomes clear that her stepfather has matrimony on his mind with Frannie. When a devastating shipwreck leaving no survivors, provides the perfect opportunity for escape. Assuming the identity of a girl who closely resembles her own self, by the name of Emmeline Coates. Fannie escape is sealed when learning that the young woman has lost her entire family in the shipwreck and the she will be put her on the next ship bound for New York, where her new guardian is located. The ship happens to full Loyalists, she has a chance meeting with a young man, Asa Lane who leaves a profound impact on Frannie. He is an American rebel, who stands for liberty, and complete American independence from the long reaching tyrant King of England.
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Frannie’s new position as a highborn lady of society in New York gives her the perfect vantage point for transferring intelligence. The the constant balls and soirées gives the new Emmeline Coates an opportunity to mingle with the British soldiers milling around at the events she attends. This collection of information is then transferred to well developed network of spies working for George Washington.
Finding something more to life than the bonds placed on woman during this time in history. Frannie’s adventurous spirit leads her to a new direction one that might ultimately be her downfall..
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The storyline is well paced with reveals that come at just the right time, the authors narration and the writing flows effortlessly and smoothly. Making this book a fast read one that I completely inhaled. A Ya historical fiction that I was captivated from the beginning all the way through until the very end. Great character development and the growth of the main POV is noticeable. The authors descriptive writing constructs a world with lifelike characters, all the while giving the reader front row seats throughout all the events in this compelling engaging book.
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“During the American Revolution, General George Washington employed a ring of spies in and around New York City, the headquarters for the British war effort in North America. These spies identified themselves in their letters by code numbers. One was known as “355,” which stood for “lady.” To date, her true identity remains unknown.”
.
A coming of age historical fiction that will catapult you back to the American Revolution era. Inspired by true "355" the author Veronica Rossi delivers a stellar Historical Ya Fiction, with atmospheric details and intrigue.
.
1776, living on Grand Bahama Island fifteen year old Francisca Tasker has suffered the loss of her mother. Left in the care of her abusive alcoholic stepfather Sewel, who’s way of making a living is “wrecking” diving old shipwrecks looking for sunken spoils to capitalize on.
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Taking things into her own hands when it becomes clear that her stepfather has matrimony on his mind with Frannie. When a devastating shipwreck leaving no survivors, provides the perfect opportunity for escape. Assuming the identity of a girl who closely resembles her own self, by the name of Emmeline Coates. Fannie escape is sealed when learning that the young woman has lost her entire family in the shipwreck and the she will be put her on the next ship bound for New York, where her new guardian is located. The ship happens to full Loyalists, she has a chance meeting with a young man, Asa Lane who leaves a profound impact on Frannie. He is an American rebel, who stands for liberty, and complete American independence from the long reaching tyrant King of England.
.
Frannie’s new position as a highborn lady of society in New York gives her the perfect vantage point for transferring intelligence. The the constant balls and soirées gives the new Emmeline Coates an opportunity to mingle with the British soldiers milling around at the events she attends. This collection of information is then transferred to well developed network of spies working for George Washington.
Finding something more to life than the bonds placed on woman during this time in history. Frannie’s adventurous spirit leads her to a new direction one that might ultimately be her downfall..
.
The storyline is well paced with reveals that come at just the right time, the authors narration and the writing flows effortlessly and smoothly. Making this book a fast read one that I completely inhaled. A Ya historical fiction that I was captivated from the beginning all the way through until the very end. Great character development and the growth of the main POV is noticeable. The authors descriptive writing constructs a world with lifelike characters, all the while giving the reader front row seats throughout all the events in this compelling engaging book.
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