A Girl Called Samson

By Amy Harmon

A woman disguises as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, facing war's horrors and hidden love.

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411 pages

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Deborah Samson, yearning for freedom, disguises herself as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. As she battles for independence, she must conceal her true identity while confronting the brutal realities of war. Amidst the chaos, an unexpected love challenges her resolve. Can Deborah maintain her secret and fight for her country's freedom, or will her heart lead her down a different path? Her journey is one of courage, identity, and the pursuit of a destiny she dares to claim.

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From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War.In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is–and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.

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