The Petticoat Spy
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Petticoat Spy
by Carol Warburton
Edition: ebook, 2017
Synopsis: Colonial Massachusetts, 1775
Abigail Stowell is a rarity for her time. The comely young woman is educated, outspoken, and attuned to the charged political climate around her. She is a staunch Patriot. In short, she is a rebel. So when Gideon Whitlock, an avowed Tory, rides into her village, Abby is not only put off by his politics and arrogance but is also annoyed by her undeniable attraction to him.
When she observes a clandestine meeting between her Patriot father and Gideon, Abby soon realizes that in a world divided by loyalties, not everything is as it seems. Soon she is drawn deeper into political intrigue than she ever dreamed possible. And just as feelings begin to heat up between Abby and Gideon, the shot heard round the world ignites the beginning of war between the colonists and the British redcoats. There is no time for hesitation, and Abby finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue, treachery, and terror. Lives hang in the balance, and Abby will stop at nothing to support the Patriot movement—but will her allegiance to the cause mean losing the man she loves?
As conflict escalates between Patriots and Tories, a young woman must chose how she can help her country. When she takes on a risky mission, she must rely on her wits to get her safely through.
Abigail is an interesting character. Educated above what most girls of the time were, thanks to her father recognizing her intelligence, she keeps herself up to date on the changes that occur around her. She is a bit vain, recognizing ‘admiring expressions’ in the gazes of most men she encounter. She uses her wits to help however she can, even when it might not have been advisable.
The plot moves along at a nice pace, although I would have liked to see more spying from this ‘Petticoat Spy’. I also would have liked more descriptions about the places she visited or the houses she lived in. There is also a character who proclaims she knew things by ‘dreams’ and I could have done without her.
All in all, I would recommend this to readers who enjoy a YA historical fiction story.
