Sunday, June 29, 2025

Secrets of the Revolution Tour by Celebrate Lit

About the Book

Book: Secrets of the Revolution

Author: Megan Soja

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: June 10, 2025

The cause of liberty brought them together. Will it also tear them apart?

Hannah Pierce is determined to keep her father‘s apothecary shop running, despite his failing health, the heavy burden of her mother’s recent death, and the mysterious disappearance of her brother. She’ll do whatever it takes to preserve her family’s legacy, including joining a dangerous ring of patriot spies…and falling for a revolutionary printer with a brave heart.

William Abbott always keeps his promises. He vowed long ago to never abandon those in need like his father did. So when new British acts of Parliament threaten Boston and endanger his family, he throws himself into serving the Patriot cause, using his position at the printing office to gather and spread intelligence. But when his clandestine role in the newly formed spy ring causes him to cross paths with the apothecary’s beautiful daughter, he may find himself fighting for more than the cause.

As tensions in Boston reach a breaking point, Will and Hannah find their bond deepening even as the noose tightens around the spy ring. When promises and determination are not enough to protect the ones they love, they’ll need to trust God if they are to survive what is to come.

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About the Author

Megan Soja is a multi-award-winning author who writes stories with strong faith, rich history, and sweet romance. She lives in western NY with her husband and two daughters and loves having adventures, both big and small, with her family. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, and playing French Horn.

More from Megan

In Secrets of the Revolution, my hero and heroine, Will and Hannah, are both drawn into participating in a Patriot spy ring in Boston. As I was planning their story, I drew inspiration from a group of famous real-life spies that operated in New York City during the American Revolution – the Culper Ring.

The Culper Ring was established in 1778 and successfully ran for five years without a single spy being discovered. Even today, we do not know the identity of all the members. They used a variety of methods to communicate, including ciphers, codes, and invisible ink, all of which served as inspiration for details in my story. I even used some of the numerical codes from the actual Culper Code Book to encrypt a letter that Will receives.

While researching the Culper Ring, I came across an especially interesting woman – Anna Smith Strong – and I knew she would be the perfect model for the part that Hannah plays in Secrets of the Revolution.

Anna’s role in the spy ring was to relay signals when information had been left at a specific location. Her family farm on Seaton’s Neck in Long Island provided prime location for her work, and she communicated through a brilliantly simple manner that went undetected throughout its operation. When a message was ready to be picked up amongst the coves of Long Island, Anna would hang a black petticoat on her clothesline, followed by a number of white handkerchiefs to indicate which location to use. Her clothing signal was easily spotted by fellow spy Caleb Brewster, who would periodically row out into the Sound, or Abraham Woodhull, whose nearby farm provided a clear view. The Culper Ring accomplished more than any other spy network during the war, thanks in part to Anna’s work.

As you discover Hannah’s role in Secrets of the Revolution, I hope that knowing Anna’s real history makes my story come to life all the more!

MY REVIEW

A beautiful story that captures the Revolutionary War in a realistic way. I like how the author uses historical facts to bring us right into the time period. It was easy to follow the characters and see how they overcome obstacles.

Hannah and Willian both seek to protect their family and join together in an epic adventure. Hannah is aware that her father’s health is declining and wants to do what she can to make him comfortable. She tries to hide his illness from others so his duties as an apothecary would not suffer. As she continues to run his shop she knows that others will not accept a woman in this position.

William has come to Boston with a broken heart. He is hurt but shows respects to his ex fiancé when she marries someone else. He is also trying to recover from a loss in the family. He so wanted reconciliation but now he must try to find forgiveness. I like how he is so protective of those who are close to him. His family is very important and will do what it takes to keep them safe. I could tell as soon as he met Hannah that there was a spark.

The story proves to be intriguing as Hannah and William work together in a mission that will test their faith. Will they be able to keep their family safe from a war that is on the cusp of happening? Can they trust each other with their secrets? Grab a copy of this book to find the answers and experience faith, action and perhaps romance in this story that stirs emotions of hope.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.