Allegiance

Gail Copeland’s historical fiction book “Allegiance” carries on the Cooper family’s story. It centers on Samuel Cooper, who abandons his family to serve with the local militia during the War of 1812. Under enemy control, the Cooper residence is converted into a surgical hospital, and sixteen-year-old Lizzie is forced to take on the difficult roles of caregiver, cook, and nurse. She struggles with her increasing fondness for an army surgeon during death and misery. A story of love, tenacity, and sacrifice is told against the backdrop of a war-torn Greater Canada.