Originally created by Jill at Breaking The Spine, and adapted to Can’t-Wait Wednesday by Tressa at Wishful Endings, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
This week I am waiting on
Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi
Publication Date: June 23rd, 2019
Goodreads Summary
A reimagining of the story behind Agent 355–a New York society girl and spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War–perfect for fans of Tatiana de Rosnay’s Sarah’s Key and the novels of Julie Berry.
Rebellious Frannie Tasker knows little about the war between England and its thirteen colonies in 1776, until a shipwreck off her home in Grand Bahama Island presents an unthinkable opportunity. The body of a young woman body floating in the sea gives Frannie the chance to escape her brutal stepfather–and she takes it.
Assuming the identity of the drowned Emmeline Coates, Frannie is rescued by a British merchant ship and sails with the crew to New York. For the next three years, Frannie lives a lie as Miss Coates, swept up in a courtship by a dashing British lieutenant. But after witnessing the darker side of the war, she realizes that her position gives her power. Soon she finds herself eavesdropping on British officers, risking everything to pass the information on to George Washington’s Culper spy ring as agent 355. Frannie believes in the fight for American liberty–but what will it cost her? Inspired by the true “355” and rich in historical detail and intrigue, this is the story of an unlikely New York society girl turned an even unlikelier spy.
Veronica Rossi has already demonstrated her versatility as an author and her ‘Under the Never Sky’ series is still one of my favourites. I love the concept of this book and I am curious to see how Rossi explores the historical components of ‘Rebel Spy.’ I have no doubts that she will deliver a thrilling tale of deception and war.
Have you read a Veronica Rossi book?
What’s your most anticipated book?
I haven’t read this author, but I was pulled in by the blurb. I can see why you’re waiting on it!
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I adore Veronica Rossi’s books. Her characterisations are phenomenal.
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Thus sounds amazin! I like the Rebel Spy aspect.
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I adore the rebel spy concept.
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Ooh, I was just wondering about this author the other day, in fact she’s in an up-coming discussion post I’ll have about “one-hit wonder authors”. I wonder if this is adult or YA? Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
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I think it’s YA, but I’m not 100% sure on that, but I am a big fan of Rossi’s books.
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Sounds interesting and I love some historical fiction from time to time.
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You can’t beat a bit of historical fiction sometimes.
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