In the autumn of 1775, the year prior to the Battle of Long Island, four young women meet their destinies at an inn called Hart's Tavern on the south shore of Long Island.Hannah Hart is the motherless 14-year-old daughter of Peter Hart, the inn's proprietor. She is strong, independent and curious, with a thirst for intellectual discovery. Yet her days are occupied with chores and caring for guests at the inn.Evie is their slave who was sold to Peter Hart when she was just a little girl. She is in love with a Patriot spy and longs to be free. Violet White is the beautiful schoolmistress who...
In the autumn of 1775, the year prior to the Battle of Long Island, four young women meet their destinies at an inn called Hart's Tavern on the south ...
