"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
--Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
"Freedom's Cry" is heard throughout Philadelphia's first Independence Day celebration. For Sarah, an indentured servant, the excitement grows as she anticipates the end of her five-year term. by Pamela Griffin
For Winkie, to be loosed from the shackles of slavery and carrying out business as a milliner was to be "Free Indeed." But somehow, in the Charleston, South Carolina, of 1859, that doesn't seem to be enough anymore. by Kristy Dykes
At the annual Fourth of July festivities of 1897, Sophia finds her "American Pie" in the center of a bidding war. But she is not free to make her heart's choice between the handsome bidders. by Debby Mayne
Lilly longs for adventure...and the freedom to express herself seriously. But her small town's July 4, 1900, celebration is quickly interrupted with gossip about "Lilly's Pirate." by Paige Winship Dooly
Liberty--sweet liberty--can take many forms. How will God help these women find true freedom?
Four Stories of Women who are looking for freedom in some way!
J T. wrote on 6/24/2005...
Chrsitan Fiction.
Freedom and love reign at four historical Fourth of July celebrations. Journey back to the infancy of our country, and celebrate patriotism as characters seek love as well as freedom. Featuring novellas from Paige Winship Dooly, Kristy Dykes, Pamela Griffin, and Debby Mayne.