Discover The Essie Lassiter American Revolution Trilogy  

A rising nation. A relentless war. One woman’s extraordinary journey.

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Sam Polakoff’s historical fiction brings the American Revolution to life through the eyes of Essie Lassiter—a courageous, visionary woman whose resilience shapes not only her own destiny but the fate of a country in the making. With vivid detail, emotional depth, and gripping momentum, the trilogy reveals the untold stories behind America’s fight for freedom.

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• The Diary of Essie Lassiter — Essie Lassiter rises from London’s Debtor’s Prison to become the catalyzing force behind Maryland’s first hospital, in a gripping first‑person tale of courage, reinvention, and survival.

• Freedom’s Lonely Cry —As revolution engulfs the colonies, Essie Lassiter’s medical innovations and covert work for the Agents of Liberty draw her into a mission from General Washington himself—one that may alter the fate of a nation.

• Cromwell's Passage— The final chapter of Essie’s journey is coming soon, bringing the trilogy to its powerful conclusion.

 

Each novel is a sweeping saga of bravery, reinvention, and the fight for freedom. ​​​​