Then Marched the Brave

Set against the tense summer of 1776, a young crippled boy named Andy lives with his determined mother Janie in a modest cottage near Manhattan’s McGown Pass. Janie, a fierce patriot, despises the British and yearns for a heroic sacrifice from her son, yet Andy’s limp keeps him on the margins of the rebellion’s daring tales. In the quiet evenings, he listens to the world beyond his doorstep, absorbing the whispered fears and hopes of neighbors like the grieving Mrs. White.

Despite his physical limitation, Andy possesses a keen eye and an unshakable sense of duty. When a sudden, secretive visit disturbs the household, his knowledge of hidden paths and the sounds of the occupying troops hints at a role only he can fill. As the colonies brace for the next move of General Washington, Andy’s patience and quiet courage suggest that his moment to step into the fight may soon arrive.