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Occupied New York provides the setting for Amelia E. Barr's historical love story, where damaged streets and flowering gardens stand close together. Elder Semple receives a letter from his son through a trading captain, then finds himself debating church closures and loyalty with Governor Robertson. The exchanges bring everyday business, family worry and political allegiance into the same room, giving the city's wartime divisions a personal scale.
Affection and uncertainty also shape the court proceedings in the middle excerpt. Harry refuses to explain his movements or identify the people connected with goods found in his boat. His father, John Bradley, acknowledges making a saddle but protects his customer's name. A note thrown through a window becomes part of the testimony. Readers interested in historical romance will find domestic feeling set beside questions of trust, discretion and public authority.
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- Amelia E. Barr
- Pages
- 201
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Historical Romance
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