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Set in and around Westchester County, NY during the American Revolution, this is the story of Nabby Colson, who traveled to the colonies with her beloved husband, only to find a life she absolutely never expected. Now widowed, Nabby must serve out her indenture alone, protect herself from a predatory master, and choose between two equally compelling suitors, one Loyalist and one Patriot. Oh, and survive a war.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Maryhelen Clague
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