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A Girl Called Samson

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A Girl Called Samson

By: Amy Harmon
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
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From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.

Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.

But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is—and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.

©2023 Amy Sutorius Harmon. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Historical Fiction Scary Massachusetts American Revolution Fiction

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Critic reviews

“Based on a real person and filled with factual details and characters, this deeply engrossing novel is performed flawlessly by Tavia Gilbert.… Gilbert is simply splendid recounting Deborah's cleverness. She shines delivering the letters Deborah writes but never sends, letters revealing the horrors of war, her growing attachment to General Patterson, and her affection for the men in her outfit. Wonderfully well written and expertly narrated, this is a must-listen.” —AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Of particular interest to fans of historical romance novels…brought vividly to life in a deftly narrated edition by the vocal storytelling talents of Tavia Gilbert.” —Midwest Book Review

“This is a thought-provoking, deeply moving read in which a patriotic woman, forbidden from serving her country due to her sex, defies all odds to do it anyway. Harmon’s riveting narrative allows Samson’s bravery, both on and off the battlefield, to soar from the pages of long-forgotten history.” —Historical Novels Review
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Historien gik lige i hjerteknuden og jeg gik mange dage efterfølgende og tænkte på Samson. En viljestærk kvinde, som man kun respektere og se op til.

I loved it.

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The story was beautiful and heartbreaking. I cried so many times. Amy Harmon never disappoints.

Beautiful

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This is a fantastic story of The Deborah Samson (Sampson). A real rebel of her time, it was great to hear that this was based on her actual story of how she strove to chart her own destiny despite being a women in the 17th Century.
Whilst I felt it slow to start the final chapters were just what you wanted to read, the ending she deserved, although the love story was fiction it was a nice thought. I think Amy Harmon certainly did Samson justice, but I would have liked to have heard her true love story - but then this wouldn’t be a historical fiction novel.
Overall a lovely read 🥰

The Deborah Samson!!

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I couldn't wait for the audio and read instead. I loved it, this even more.

This is exactly how an Audiobook should be!

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This is the most beautiful book I have read this year. And one I believe will stay with me forever. Amy Harmon is truly the most amazing writer, and Tavia Gilbert narrated it wonderfully. Truly magical.

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