
In a snow‑laden Philadelphia of 1782, a fierce storm blankets the city while a modest household across from the State House bustles with warmth and laughter. Inside, young Peggy Owen helps her mother in the kitchen, her Quaker upbringing keeping her apart from the heated politics outside. Yet the relentless wind seems to echo the turbulent times, hinting that even the most tranquil homes cannot escape the nation's unrest.
When news reaches Peggy that her cousin Clifford may fall into enemy hands, the quiet rhythm of daily life is shattered. Friends and neighbors gather, determined to protect him, and the community’s resolve reveals a fledgling America still wrestling with the aftermath of war. As loyalties are tested and danger looms, Peggy finds herself drawn deeper into the fight for liberty, stepping beyond the confines of her quiet upbringing.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (442K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-01-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1932
An American writer and teacher, she built lively historical stories for young readers, often centering girls and women who show courage in moments of national change. Her books range from medieval England to the American Revolution and the Civil War.
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