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Freedom's Cost
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9780938961116
Publisher: Last Syllable Books
Published: Sep 6 2025
Pages: 196
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What would you sacrifice for freedom?
Freedom's Cost is a work of historical fiction centered on Benjamin Tallmadge, the man George Washington entrusted with creating and running the Culper Spy Ring-America's most successful intelligence network during its fight for independence. Through Tallmadge's eyes, we witness the shadow war waged beneath the battlefield, where coded messages, secret drops, and life-or-death decisions shaped the outcome of the American Revolution.
But liberty came at a steep price.
Tallmadge's transformation from an idealistic schoolteacher to hardened spymaster reveals the untold emotional and moral toll of America's fight for independence. This intimate, stylized form of storytelling lets voices and emotions lead the way, immersing readers in the psychological landscape of a young nation being born-one sacrifice at a time.
Based on extensive primary source research, including Tallmadge's own moving memoir, this book unveils the raw humanity behind the history. Readers will be captivated by the intricate spycraft, heart-wrenching choices, and the lifelong impact of Benedict Arnold's treason-not just on a country, but on one man's soul.
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