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Abigail Trench

A Novel of Washington's Spy Ring

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Pub Date Jun 09 2026 | Archive Date May 11 2026


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A vivid, propulsive Revolutionary-era thriller with the spy-craft verve of the streaming hit TURN: Washington’s Spies and the electricity of 1776’s New York that Hamilton lovers will recognize, this story is inspired by the lone female operative in Washington’s spy ring.

In occupied New York, a schoolteacher with everything to lose turns information into a weapon, threading between Redcoats and rebels as plots against Washington gather steam.
 
After rogue Redcoats assault her and strip her family’s Long Island farm, Abigail Trench fights to survive in New York City—tutoring in a high-ranking British officer’s Water Street household by day, navigating taverns, informants, and soldiers by night. Through Abigail’s keen eyes—and a counter-narrative following a principled British major—the novel renders the moral gray zones of occupation with gritty intimacy. As rumors swirl of a strike at General Washington, Abigail’s vantage inside upper-crust parlors and rough waterfront rooms makes her an ideal courier—and a target. 

This historical thriller delivers high tension, textured world-building, and a captivating heroine who put it all on the line for freedom.
A vivid, propulsive Revolutionary-era thriller with the spy-craft verve of the streaming hit TURN: Washington’s Spies and the electricity of 1776’s New York that Hamilton lovers will recognize, this...

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ISBN 9798895151648
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 384

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I enjoyed reading this book more than I thought I would. As a girlie who loves reading all types of fiction, I found myself really drawn to this historical fiction and to Abigail and her story.

This book has multiple points of view, and the writing for them is pretty good. Randy Overbeck knows how to not only grab the reader’s attention but also emotionally connect them to the characters. Throughout the story, I went through a rollercoaster of emotions. I was crying with the characters, laughing with them, and if they were angry, I was angry too.
This was a book that was hard for me to put down because of how invested I was. I would honestly read it again and add it to my bookshelf.

I give this book a 9.5/10. I would recommend it to anyone who loves historical fiction and a good thrill of mystery. For those who might not usually pick up a book like this, I still recommend giving it a try. You never know, you might end up liking it. I know I did.

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