{"product_id":"the-loyalists-wife-a-novel-of-the-american-revolution-9798904525385","title":"The Loyalist's Wife: A Novel of the American Revolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's 1777 in New York's fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, recovering from the death of a newborn son, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase \"the pursuit of happiness.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe war comes home when Philip is arrested for his Loyalist views and then escapes, leaving Jane to fend for herself. She is brought before the Patriot's Commission to Detect and Defeat Conspiracies. One wrong move could land her in the Watchhouse. Help comes in the form of Lady Prudence Safford who puts Jane under her protection. However, it is not without cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its rich panorama of characters, including a Hessian deserter, Jane's alcoholic brother, and his wife, a member of the Oneida Indian Nation, \u003cem\u003eThe Loyalist's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e presents a unique perspective on America's War of Independence. It is a timely and thrilling tale of American history and personal integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deirdre Sinnott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fossil Fern Productions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798904525385\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSinnott, Deirdre:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Deirdre Sinnott is the author of the novel \"The Third Mrs. Galway\" (Akashic Press, 2021) as well as a researcher and activist for social change. She grew up in Utica, New York, and graduated from Syracuse University. Sinnott speaks nationally about the role of Central New York's residents in the abolition of slavery. She was the originator of Utica's Abolition History Day Celebration and has directed two award-winning documentaries on mass incarceration and prison issues. Sinnott's writing has appeared in newspapers, two anthologies, literary journals, and in various online resources. She was a historical consultant for the Fort Stanwix Underground Railroad History Project, funded by the National Park Service. She lives in New York City with her husband and also spends time in the Catskills. Her website is www.DeirdreSinnott.com.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Deirdre Sinnott \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48614357270685,"sku":"9798904525385","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_de3860bb-2fca-4094-bce0-baccaf7aa1d1.jpg?v=1783465110","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-loyalists-wife-a-novel-of-the-american-revolution-9798904525385","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}