This isn't a period of history that I know a great deal about but after reading this my interested is piqued and I will be lookng more into it. Well written with a compelling storyline that is well researched and well developed characters. I will definitely be looking for more from this author

This was an enjoyed, well written, descriptive book of an amazing woman, Anna Asbury Stone, who’s trying to get an important message to Valley Forge in 1778.

This starts off with Anna trying to get to Valley Forge, then flashes back to earlier in her life l, where we get to see her as a healer, a friend and a loving wife and mother along with the exceptionally brave person she is. What really drew me in was both the vivid details of life during the 1770s and the struggles highlighted in this book that show just how many things had to go right for Washington’s forces to defeat the British.

This appears to be the first book in a series so I’m definitely looking forward to reading more about courageous women who made a different during the Revolutionary War.

This was an interesting historical fiction. I enjoyed the time period, and I thought Anna was a great heroine! I hope there are more books to come!

I was glued to the pages, put through the ringer of emotion, and SO FREAKING INVESTED. These characters and their story will own you, let yourself go and enjoy the ride.

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Beautiful, woman-empowering story.
1778. Amid the American Revolution, Anna Stone is at home caring for her three children as her loved ones are fighting in the war. Anna does what she can but longs to do more to help. Soon the healer is in a position to help her husband and brothers on the battlefield. Riding over 200 miles on horseback, Anna journeys to bring life-saving supplies directly to the battlefield. On the expedition to help, Anna comes into critical information that could change the outcome of the war. With her enemies hot on her tail, it is a race against time to help the ones she loves.

I enjoyed this feminist tale of a strong woman who is determined to help her loved ones. Anna is a woman, a wife, and a mother who goes to any length to help those on the battlefield. Doing what she can to bring the supplies and help save lives. I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to my friends and family.

I enjoyed this book a lot more than I expected to. My only prior knowledge of the American revolution is from watching Hamilton so I was unsure at the start how much I would be able to follow along with the story but I found this wasn't a problem. Seeing and meeting the characters from Hamilton was also quite exciting. The first chapter was an excellent hook into the story although I was initially disappointed when the timeline moved back to before Anna started her journey as this was slower paced and less exciting but the more I read the more I was interested to see how Anna ended up in that situation.
I liked the timeline switching between present and past as it kept the pace of the story up and gave depth to Anna's character and helped the reader understand Anna's motivations. The ending was solid and comforting although it would have been nice to see the reunion with the whole family and to see the consequences unfold for some characters. The final letter from Jeremiah was a lovely way to round off the story.
I would recommend this book regardless of prior knowledge of the revolution as none is needed to understand the story, particularly to anyone who is interested in hearing the true story of a courageous woman.

On a formatting note, the font chosen to represent the letters between Benjamin and Anna is difficult to read in the kindle app,

Anna Stone has found her place in life beside her husband Benjamin. They have formed a strong bond and a loving marriage with as much marital equality as one can muster in 1778. But Benjamin, an apple farming Baptist minister, has left her and joined the army, along with her brothers. When word reaches her of sickness and lack of food at Valley Forge, Anna decides she must come to their aid. She travels, a woman alone, for over 200 miles to bring medicine and supplies. Along the way she faces danger and is tasked to bring a message to General George Washington as his life is in peril.
The Book, Answering Liberty’s Call is beautifully written. It begins in 1778 but bounces back in time, detailing Anna’s early life, her courtship and marriage to Benjamin. I really enjoyed the format and thought the author did a brilliant job of bringing Anna to life. We slowly come to understand the drive and determination that urges Anna to ride to the aid of her brothers and husband.
Full of authentic touches and descriptions, I particularly enjoyed the nursing/medical aspect. Well researched, the book gives the reader a feel for life in late 18th century Virginia. Special attention to details such as clothing and food, put the reader into another time and place.
I would highly recommend this fantastic tale, based on a real woman, to lovers of historical fiction and to those who just love a great story. Jean M. Roberts, author of Blood in the Valley.

I received this book for free for an honest review from Netgalley.

I normally don't read historical fiction but this is definitely worth your time if you're not normally into the genre.