The Loyalist's Wife
by Deirdre Sinnott
Published by Fossil Fern Productions, 2026
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From the author of The Third Mrs. Galway, comes a "relevant and extraordinary tale of America's origins.*"
It’s 1777 in New York’s fertile Mohawk Valley, and tenant farmers Jane and Philip Hopper have very different ideas about the war for independence that has consumed the 13 colonies. To Philip, rebellion against the king is appalling. But Jane, recovering from the death of a newborn son, has taken solace from the hope embedded in the simple phrase “the pursuit of happiness.”
The war comes home when Philip is arrested for his Loyalist views and then escapes, leaving Jane to fend for herself. She is brought before the Patriot’s Commission to Detect and Defeat Conspiracies. One wrong move could land her in the Watchhouse. Help comes in the form of Lady Prudence Safford who puts Jane under her protection. However, it is not without cost.
With its rich panorama of characters, including a Hessian deserter, Jane’s alcoholic brother, and his wife, a member of the Oneida Indian Nation, The Loyalist’s Wife presents a unique perspective on America’s War of Independence. It is a timely and thrilling tale of American history and personal integrity.
ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE LOYALIST'S WIFE
*“A relevant and extraordinary tale of America’s origins.” — Kaylie Jones
“A rip-roaring story of love and betrayal, personal and political, in the midst of the American Revolution. It brings to life a fascinating aspect of New York history, the conflict between Loyalists and Patriots in the wealthy and fertile Mohawk Valley, a struggle that divided close-knit families and turned once-friendly neighbors into brutal enemies.” — Barbara Weisberg, author of Talking to the Dead: Kate and Maggie Fox and the Rise of Spiritualism, and Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York
“The Loyalist's Wife blends vivid frontier conflict, resilient characters, and rich historical detail into an emotionally powerful story of loyalty, betrayal, and survival.” — Terry McMaster, Independent Historian, and descendant of James McMaster, an official of the Commission to Detect and Defeat Conspiracies
“Sinnott illuminates what scholars call the first US Civil War with unforgettable characters and a twisty satisfying plot.” — Judy L. Mandel, New York Times Best Selling Author, author of Replacement Child and White Flag
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