Be an independent thinker and a loyal friend
Be an independent thinker and a loyal friend
With her heart pulled in different directions, can Felicity Merriman bring harmony to her relationships while talk of revolution grows?
As Felicity’s story begins, she’s falling in love with a beautiful chestnut mare. With the help of her father’s young apprentice, Ben, Felicity frees the horse from its cruel owner. But Ben’s designs on freedom extend to the colonies where they live—and he believes war with England is the only option. Yet for Felicity’s best friend Elizabeth and her family, the English king is a fair ruler who should be respected. Who’s right?
Follow Felicity as she searches for answers during confusing times as the Revolutionary War draws near.
“You must be well mannered but follow your heart. You must be polite but do what you think is right.”
– Mrs. Merriman in Love and Loyalty, encouraging her daughter Felicity to be as gracious as she is strong
Guidance for girls today
By facing issues that challenge her beliefs about the world around her, Felicity shows girls today how to be thoughtful about their choices—and to be resolute once those choices are made.