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Felicity’s world shifts as her tenth birthday approaches in eighteenth‑century Williamsburg, Virginia. The arrival of her beloved grandfather brings warmth to the household, but the simmering conflict between local colonists and the British governor looms large.
Caught between the expectations of family duties and the excitement of a growing love for the piano, Felicity must navigate the customs and manners of her time while learning what it means to stand firm in a world on the brink of change. The story blends spirited juvenile adventure with thoughtful reflections on history, social life, and the everyday struggles of family life in a colonial setting.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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