A Patriot’s Tale by Nicole Pierman

South Carolina, 1778. Lily Thompson burns to overthrow the British. In a daring bid to flee her enemies and join the fledgling American fight, she becomes a ward and takes on the guise of a man. But just after joining a raid against the British army, the determined freedom fighter is captured and held for ransom for a hefty price.

Unable to hide in the shadows after she is released, Lily cannot sit by idly while those around her struggle to survive. Seeing the captain’s growing infatuation as a weakness, Lily joins a spy ring in a bid to help the local militia’s need to overthrow the vicious British captain.

But what will happen to Lily as she plays the dangerously unnerving game of intrigue?

If you like strongly independent women, meticulous historical detail, and stories set during the American Revolutionary War, then you will love A Patriot’s Tale.