In the Days of Washington: A Story of the American Revolution

In a chilly February evening of 1778, the modest home of Cornelius De Vries in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties becomes a quiet stage for the turmoil of a nation at war. Inside, the glow of candles and a crackling fire illuminate a room where a seasoned merchant and his young guest, Nathan Stanbury, a seventeen‑year‑old college student, wrestle with Latin verses while the city outside remains under British occupation. The contrast between the genteel domestic scene and the grim reports of starving soldiers at Valley Forge underscores the uncertainty that hangs over the colonies.

A sudden knock at the door shatters the scholarly calm. A hushed messenger hands Nathan a slip of paper that summons him to the “Indian Queen” tavern—a covert meeting place where trusted allies await his service. Fueled by curiosity and a sense of duty, Nathan must decide whether to abandon his studies and step into the shadowy world of espionage, risking both his safety and the fragile hope of a fledgling nation.