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Felicity, a young girl living in Williamsburg, Virginia, is caught between the political tensions leading up to the American Revolutionary War and the bonds of friendship. With the colony’s community divided over the tea boycott imposed by British tariffs, she must decide whether to support her townspeople’s protest or protect her friendship with Elizabeth, an English loyalist who has become a close companion. The story explores the challenges of loyalty, youth, and social customs in a time of great change.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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