Betty Floyd lives modestly in 1779 New York as the war rages close to home. Betty's uncle, WIlliam Floyd, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. However, the city is filled with Loyalists, so Betty mostly stays under the radar with the exception of bringing food to prisoners with her mother at the British prison and attending soirees with her friend Celeste. After one of the prisoners that Betty helped to care for is mercilessly killed, she takes up her cousin's offer to spy for the Culper Ring. Betty's attendance at dances soon catches the attention of Major John Andre. While Betty is courted by the Major, she is able to collect important information to pass on to the Ring, but she must not only protect her heart while she falls for the Major, but learn to protect herself while passing on messages to help win the war.
The identity of Agent 355, Lady, of the Culper Ring is still unknown. The author has chosen Betty Floyd to take on this role in To Outwit Them All. Betty's character fits the role perfectly. She is caring, intelligent, and often dismissed due to a physical deformity. I found it interesting that her relationship with Major Andre gave Betty the confidence that she needed in order to commit to being part of the Culper Ring. Written with historical detail, I enjoyed seeing the Revolution unfold through Betty's eyes as well as the soldiers that she interacted with. Betty was focused on the impact of the war on the people in town, not having enough wood to get through winter as well as the prisoners and their wellbeing. From Betty's relationship with Major Andre, she was able to glean important insights to pass onto the Culper Ring, Much of the suspense was in safely passing on messages to her cousin. Through all of the perils of spying and navigating her confusing relationship with Major Andre, Betty stayed strong, calm and consistent, showing the agent 355 was essential in winning the war.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
The identity of Agent 355, Lady, of the Culper Ring is still unknown. The author has chosen Betty Floyd to take on this role in To Outwit Them All. Betty's character fits the role perfectly. She is caring, intelligent, and often dismissed due to a physical deformity. I found it interesting that her relationship with Major Andre gave Betty the confidence that she needed in order to commit to being part of the Culper Ring. Written with historical detail, I enjoyed seeing the Revolution unfold through Betty's eyes as well as the soldiers that she interacted with. Betty was focused on the impact of the war on the people in town, not having enough wood to get through winter as well as the prisoners and their wellbeing. From Betty's relationship with Major Andre, she was able to glean important insights to pass onto the Culper Ring, Much of the suspense was in safely passing on messages to her cousin. Through all of the perils of spying and navigating her confusing relationship with Major Andre, Betty stayed strong, calm and consistent, showing the agent 355 was essential in winning the war.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
