The Belle of Chatham

I have been so impressed by everything by Laura Frantz.  Her attention to historical detail is amazing. This story drew me in at once. I love history.  This book is about the American Revolution- 1777. It brings the citizens' hardships during this time to life.

Mae left everything she knew to marry Rhys.  Rhys was an American General. He was often not at home. She never knew if he was coming home, alive or injured.  She prayed for his safety. She prayed for his return.  This is the life of the soldier's wife. 

Her sister was so unlike Mae. She was angry. She was spiteful. She found ways to sabotage the cause. She was in a dangerous place.

I loved the book. I really enjoyed getting to know Mae and her friend, Lucy.  Lucy came from a different social class than Mae.  But none of this mattered during times of war.  They pulled together and accomplished what seems impossible. They were closer than sisters.

Enjoyed every minute of reading this.

About the author

Laura Frantz, has been writing stories since age seven. She is passionate about all things historical, particularly the 18th-century and her novels often incorporate Scottish themes that reflect her family heritage. She is a direct descendant of George Hume, Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Scotland, who was exiled to the American colonies for his role in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, settled in Virginia, and is credited with teaching George Washington surveying in the years 1748-1750. Proud of her heritage, she is also a Daughter of the American Revolution. Though she will always consider Kentucky home, she and her husband live in Washington State. Her bestselling, award-winning novels have been translated into various languages. Visit her website and sign up for her newsletter.