Ariel Bradley is Washington's boy spy who pretends to be a country bumpkin (a "Johnny Raw"). He 'stumbles' into General Howe's camp "looking for the mill" his father has sent him in search of. In reality, he is assessing the strength and numbers of the British and their Hessian (German) allies.
As she grows through the first years of her life in the Catskill Mountains of New York, a peregrine falcon called Frightful interacts with various humans, including the boy who raised her, a falconer who rescues her, and several unscrupulous poachers, as well as with many animals that are part of the area's ecological balance.
Detective Simon Ziele transfers away from New York City to escape the tragic reminders of his wife's death, only to be assigned to the most brutal murder he has ever seen, a case complicated by Alistair Sinclair, a noted criminologist, who shares information about one of his research subjects, Michael Fromley.
Introduces Lily Lapp who, at age five, finds opportunities for blessings, laughter, learning, and mischief as she explores her Amish community, welcomes a new baby brother, begins school, and spends time with family and friends.
Schoolmaster Ichabod Crane has an encounter with the legendary headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow. Rip Van Winkle settles down for a nap, but wakes to discover 20 years have passed.
A Huguenot boy escapes religious persecution in France, going to Holland and ultimately to New Amsterdam where he begins a new life free to make choices.
Chronicles the life of Gouverneur Morris, discussing his role in the American Revolution, his views on the French Revolution, his beliefs about slavery and democracy, his celebrated love affairs, and other related topics.
