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Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution

Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution
By Lucia St. Clair Robson

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From the New York Timesbestselling author of Ghost Warriorcomes a novel of the espionage that helped win America its independence I n July of 1776, the American colonies are ablaze with passion. In the streets, those who would be free boldly read aloud the newly written Declaration of Independence. It is a time of critical confrontation, both on the battlefield and off as the people of a new nation choose between their king and an uncertain future.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #967416 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-05-01
  • Released on: 2005-04-28
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 336 pages

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"There are so many ways to love this book: for its rollicking view of the American revolution, for the intrigue of spies in petticoats, for the lure of the period, or for Robson's spicy humor. Shadow Patriots is historical fiction that lets you smell the corn cakes in the oven as the muskets are loaded."--Marlin Fitzwater, Press Secretary to Presidents Reagan and Bush and bestselling author of Call the Briefing and Esther's Pillow on Shadow Patriots

"Shadow Patriots takes the reader into a little explored side of the American Revolution: how women felt about it and what they did as the war tore thier lives apart. Lucia S. Clair-Robson has written a superb book that may break up your heart in places but will give you a new understanding of the struggle that created out nation."--Thomas Fleming, bestselling author of Dreams of Glory on Shadow Patriots

"When an outstanding storyteller is also a careful and thorough researcher of history, the result is historical fiction of a high order. Robson has thoroughly immersed herself in Revolutionary America in order to present us with a picture as vivid as today’s news. Filled with fascinating detail, the book offers a panoramic picture of America on the brink of freedom."--Morgan Llywelyn on Shadow Patriots

"In Ghost Warrior, Lucia St. Clair Robson has crafted a vivid and very entertaining picture of Apache life during the years of fierce fighting in New Mexico . . . Lozen is a powerful character whom readers won't soon forget."-Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Lonesome Dove on Ghost Warrior

"Phosphorescently magnificent . . . A great main character, immense moral tragedy, all sung with full lungs."---Kirkus Reviews on Ghost Warrior






About the Author

Lucia St. Clair Robson was born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in South Florida. She has been a Peace Corps volunteer in Venezuela and a teacher in Brooklyn, New York. She has also lived in Japan, South Carolina and southern Arizona. After earning her master's degree in Library Science at Florida State University, she worked as a public librarian in Annapolis, Maryland. She lives near Annapolis in a wooded community on the Severn River. The Western Writers of America awarded her first book, Ride the Wind, the Golden Spur for best historical western of 1982 and it also made the New York Times Best Seller List.

Customer Reviews

A Historical Read That You Won't Want To Miss!!!5
One word comes to mind when I think back over this read and that is VIVID!! Ms. St. Clair Robson has vividly brought to life the time period of the American Revolution as well as the real-life figures that played key roles during this conflict.

This is the story of the mysterious lady spy known as 355. Not much is known about this courageous lady but the author has penned a story that seems all too possible and real. As a result fans of historical fiction will find themselves transported back in time to when our fledgling country was taking a stand and traitors to this cause. A young woman by the name of Kate works hard to keep the Continental Army safe by passing information. The reader will become totally invested with her character and as a result step back in time with her. She finds not only friends but love on her journey but when her activity is found out what will happen to her? Will she be hung as a spy and will she ever see Rob her love again?

This story totally captivated the reader and I can honestly say that I had a hard time putting the book down. I cheered and cried, throughout this whole story. I highly recommend this read if you are a fan of well-done historic fiction. Trust me you won't be let down.

A true, thrilling, treasure5
The American Revolution is one of my special interests. I have probably read a thousand books over the past fifty years, both fiction and nonfiction, about it. This novel is the equal of Kenneth Roberts' great work Oliver Wiswell--another spy story now that I think of it. I expected it to be good, Ms. Robson's previous books are all special, but I did not expect anyone to ever approach the great Kenneth Roberts' heights.

Ms. Robson's characters are always fully formed and believable, her descriptions and situations historically accurate, and her stories compelling. I did not think she could ever top Sarah Bowman in Fearless, but she has. And I did not see one line in this book which was historically inaccurate. A true, thrilling, treasure!

History Comes Alive5
Shadow Patriots is another one of Lucia St. Clair Robson's treasures that you can't put down until you've finished it - then you hate yourself for reading it so quickly as you wanted it to last - and last - and last. Lucia has a wonderful way of making the cardboard figures of history come alive and show you the way it actually was in those days.

She tapped into a little known area of the Revolutionary War and not only brought the everyday people to life but she also has the talent and ability to make our well known figures human. She places them in their time and world - taking them out of the dry stuff of history lessons.

As usual, now I can hardly wait for her next book.