The Rangers; or, The Tory's Daughter A Tale Illustrative of the Revolutionary History of Vermont and the Northern Campaign of 1777

"The Rangers; or, The Tory's Daughter" by Daniel P. Thompson is a historical fiction that immerses readers in the tumultuous era of the American Revolutionary War, specifically focusing on Vermont and the Northern Campaign of 1777. The story paints a vivid picture of divided loyalties, showcasing individuals torn between their allegiance to the British crown and the allure of American independence. At the heart of the narrative is Sabrey Haviland, a loyalist's daughter, struggling to reconcile her personal feelings with the political upheaval surrounding her and her father’s wealthy loyalist friends, as they navigate challenges going to a court session. Early tensions flare when a tragic accident instigated by those same loyalists sets farmer Harry Woodburn on a collision course with them, laying the groundwork for deeper conflicts as a young woman is caught in the middle of their conflict.