A Girl Called Samson

A Novel

By: Amy Harmon

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

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.

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

Magnificent!

Great historical story, much of it based on truth. Touching love story (though mostly fabricated, of course). Thoroughly enjoyable, educational, and compelling. I highly recommend!

Another unsung female heroine

Great book that builds as the story unfolds. A beautifully written tale of fortitude and tenacity, sacrifice and abiding love.

Other than a few of the male voices being overly acted and having a female edge (irony to be sure), the narration was another solid performance by Tavia.

I love reading about yet another historical female heroine who the history books managed to forget.

Riveting

Kept my interest. Very well done performance. Makes me want to do great things in my life

plot

interesting overall but characters are a bit underdeveloped and sometimes a bit too overtly expository, could also have been shorter

The grit, faith and determination of those who built this country is truly precious.

Another Amy Harmon winner! Loved this story. Debra Samson will forever live in my memory.