The lively adventures of Gavin Hamilton

"The Lively Adventures of Gavin Hamilton" by Molly Elliot Seawell is an exciting story set during the Seven Years' War. It follows Gavin Hamilton, a young man and soldier struggling with his place in the world and his family history amidst a tough and brutal war. He meets Captain St. Arnaud, another soldier stranded like him, and together they become friends and try to survive. Their journey includes facing a harsh winter and escaping from the Glatz fortress while struggling with big ideas of loyalty, respect, and figuring out who they are. Gavin’s story starts in the cold of autumn 1757, where he is seperated from his regiment, but soon he finds himself in an action-packed time.