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When fourteen‑year‑old Becca takes a position as personal maid to Peggy Shippen, the daughter of affluent Philadelphia Quakers, she is thrust into the clandestine world of spies during the American Revolution. Witnessing the tension and intrigue that culminate in General Benedict Arnold’s betrayal, Becca’s perspective offers a unique glimpse into civilian life, espionage, and the complex loyalties that shaped the era.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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