Pamela R. Winnick

Rachel Gomez is a 17 year old Jewish woman living in New York City during the American Revolution. She is a staunch believer in American freedom and believes that the Jewish people will not have religious freedom under a monarch. Rachel's father sends her to live with her aunt and uncle in Philadelphia when the British Invasion creeps closer. With British officers around town, Rachel's good friend, Alexander Hamilton asks Rachel to use her feminine touch to spy for him. Rachel finds a target in Captain John André and is able to help the Americans; however, as Rachel and John spend more and more time together, she may have to make a choice between love and her country.

The Spymaster's Mistress is an intriguing and heartfelt novel of the American Revolution. Told through alternating points of view of Rachel and her cousin, David, aide to Benedict Arnold, many views of the war are explored. From the beginning, I was pulled in by Rachel's fervor for fighting against the British. David's point of view was equally as intriguing as he gave insight into Benedict Arnold's actions and state of mind as he went from hero to traitor. The writing pulled me into the time period as well as the stark differences between the British occupation in Philadelphia and the battlefields. From the time Rachel and John's flirtation began, I knew they would be a wonderful couple despite their many differences and loyalties. It was interesting to watch Rachel's internal battle as she began to fall in love with John but still wanted to gather helpful intelligence for the Americans. Alternatively, David tries to reconcile his feelings as his cousin marries an British Captain and Arnold seems to be falling apart. Engrossing and genuine The Spymaster's Mistress is an amazing story of the American Revolution.

This book was provided for free in return for an honest review.… (lisätietoja)