The Dutch Girl: Renegades of the American Revolution

Description

Manhattan and the Hudson River Valley, 1778. The British control Manhattan, the Rebels hold West Point, and the Dutch patroons reign in feudal splendour over their vast Hudson River Valley estates. But the roads are ruled by highwayman Gerrit Van Haren, who is determined to reclaim his inheritance from his decadent brother, Andries, even if that means turning outlaw and joining forces with the invading British. That is until he waylays the carriage of beautiful young finishing school teacher Anna Winters, a committed Rebel with a secret past and a dangerous mission.

Graduating from Yale with a degree in Classics and Art History,Donna Thorlandmanaged architecture and interpretation at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA, for several years. She then earned an MFA in film production from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. She has been a Disney/ABC Television Writing Fellow and a WGA Writer's Access Project Honoree, has written for the TV showsCupidandTron- Uprising, and is a writer on the WGN dramaSalem.The director of several award-winning short films, her most recent project aired on WNET Channel 13. Her fiction has appeared inAlfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine.She is the author of the Renegades of the American Revolution series, includingThe Turncoat,The Rebel Pirate,Mistress Firebrand, andThe Dutch Girl.

"Vivid, evocative, Thorland's newest novel about the Revolution reminds us that more than one kind of liberty was at stake. Rich in historical detail, overflowing with political intrigue and lost love, The Dutch Girl is a captivating and thought-provoking read."-Sara Donati, international bestselling author of the Wilderness series Praise for Donna Thorland "Let [Thorland] sweep you back to the American Revolution, into a world of spies, suspense, skullduggery, and sex. You won't want to stop reading."-New York Times bestselling author William Martin "Truly brilliant. Prepare to be blown away."-New York Times bestselling author Susanna Kearsley "I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it!"-New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh "An author I adore."-New York Times bestselling author Jennifer McQuiston "A compelling read."-New York Times bestselling author Madeline Hunter "A stay-up-all-night, swashbuckling, breath-holding adventure of a novel..."-Lauren Willig, national bestselling author of the Pink Carnation series "Cool & sexy."-New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot