{"product_id":"katy-the-woman-who-signed-the-declaration-of-independence-9798986045078","title":"Katy: The Woman Who Signed the Declaration of Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne woman's courage can make all the difference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne woman, Mary Katharine Goddard, signed the Declaration of Independence and risked hanging by doing so. Yet most people don't know who she was or why she signed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaty grew up in the American colony of Connecticut, educated and trained to be a proper wife and mother. She was supposed to marry and have children, living the 'normal' life of an 18th century woman. Destiny said otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead, at the behest of her impulsive brother she moved from one colony to another, efficiently running his string of printing business ventures when he took off in pursuit of some new scheme. Little did she know that each move would bring her closer to the dangerous choice she would be forced to make during the American Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat led her to become the most daring woman in America - the woman willing to sign her name to treason? \u003cem\u003eKaty\u003c\/em\u003e explores the answer to that burning question - as she shows us how some risks are worth taking, even when the price could be your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Betty Bolte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mystic Owl Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798986045078\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBolte, Betty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Award-winning author Betty Bolté writes American historical fiction with heart and supernatural romance novels. She's been published in essays, newspaper and magazine articles, and nonfiction books but now enjoys crafting entertaining and informative fiction. She earned a Master's Degree in English in 2008, emphasizing the study of literature and storytelling, and has judged numerous writing contests for both fiction and nonfiction. Get to know her at www.bettybolte.com. Be sure to check out materials for book club discussions at https: \/\/www.bettybolte.com\/bookclub.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Betty Bolte \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47712029081757,"sku":"9798986045078","price":35.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c74aa22a-6e33-417a-9914-88cad18dfd00.jpg?v=1773171099","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/katy-the-woman-who-signed-the-declaration-of-independence-9798986045078","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}