Five Smooth Stones Hope's Diary Philadelphia Pennsylvania 1776 - My America Author:Kristiana Gregory As tensions rise between the Tories and Patriots, Hope's life in Philadelphia becomes more and more turbulent. Questions loom larger and larger Will Papa ever return from his journey? Has her brother Ethan become a Tory? Finally a letter arrives that clears up the agonizing confusion but still Hope and her mother must leave their cherished home.