A Mystery of the American Revolution Series

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David is perhaps the least developed character, and it would have been nice to get a little more personality from him, but, really, "least developed" in this crew is still more developed than many stories I've read. He may just seem the least developed to me because the others are so tangible in my mind. Of all the characters, Mathias is my favorite. There's something about his own past and his conflicted feelings about love and happiness that pulls me right in.

I rooted for him, but I wanted to smack sense into him at the same time. Although a very well-written and engaging story, I did find myself lost a time or two along the way. There was so much going on, sometimes I had to backtrack to see what I'd missed on my first read. Some of the plot events almost seemed too much. I think I craved a touch more simplicity in the plot, since the characterization and setting were so rich and complex.

Overall, however, a fantastic story that allowed me to fully immerse and enjoy! Adair has created a captivating world and characters that readers can easily visualize and relate too. The novel's title is derived from the heroine in the story, Sophie Barton, whose nickname is Paper Woman.

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She has gained this title after helping her father run his printing press. To make matters more intriguing, Sophie is being courted by a British Major who offers her the chance to leav Paper Woman by Suzanne Adair isn't your average, every day novel about the Revolutionary War. To make matters more intriguing, Sophie is being courted by a British Major who offers her the chance to leave the little town of Alton and live in luxury as his mistress.

Although financial security is an amazing offer for women in , Sophie is torn between what she wants and the duty she feels towards her family. When Sophie is called upon to identify her father's corpse, she makes the decision to leave Alton and try to solve her father's murder. Since traveling is dangerous for women of that time, she enlists the help of her brother David, an ex-lover Mathias, and Mathias's Uncle and Creek cousins. There is adventure and action around every corner with the British, southern Rebels, Spanish assassins and Creek people thrown into the mix.

Adair does a wonderful job of giving straight facts as to the conditions of that time instead of glamorizing it for readers. I would highly recommend Paper Woman to anyone who loves historical fiction with romance, mystery, suspense and action all wrapped into one. To make matters more intriguing, Sophie is being courted by a British Major who offers he Review from Amazon: James helps her father Will run his printing business.

Will and two others later turn up dead. Sophie resolves to learn the truth about his father's murder and who "Let justice be done though the heavens should fall.

Sophie resolves to learn the truth about his father's murder and who was or were responsible. Suzanne Adair's novel has the elements of a thriller, murder mystery, adventure and international espionage combined. Paper Woman is a well-researched and well-paced historical mystery with sufficient twists and turns that will make you want to read it all in one sitting. Taking place during the American Revolution, Paper Woman stands out partially because the setting is one mostly neglected by history books and novels alike: Georgia, Florida, and the Caribbean.

The perspective is also a refreshing change in that it's not the typical Patriot vs Loyalist fare, but, rather, is told from the point of view of a main Paper Woman is a well-researched and well-paced historical mystery with sufficient twists and turns that will make you want to read it all in one sitting.

The perspective is also a refreshing change in that it's not the typical Patriot vs Loyalist fare, but, rather, is told from the point of view of a main character who is neutral. Independent and intrepid, Sophie Barton gets caught up in her father's intrigues that lead her and her trusted companions onto a path of adventure. Along the way, she faces danger several times, but also has the opportunity to gain insight not just into her own life, but also that of those closest to her. There's an arrogant, smarmy villain that readers will love to hate, as well as minor characters who will enter the adventure at various points who will also capture the reader's interest.

I highly recommend this book. Jan 01, Lisa Marie rated it liked it. This book wasn't my favorite. It was an interesting concept - a mystery of a missing father and some hidden emeralds. I guess if you're a huge fan of any type of mystery, you might like it. I love historical fiction, but this story felt like it was trying to beat me over the head with information. The historical information wasn't very embedded into the story either. I pick up a fiction book on purpose. I wanted a good story. The main character was lack-luster where I found myself bor This book wasn't my favorite.

The main character was lack-luster where I found myself bored reading about her too thinly spread adventures. The writing was mediocre. The characters did not just frown, they always had to plaster their face with a frown or a frown spread across their lips like a wiggling noodle.

Why couldn't they just frown? Why all the extra stuff? The book had some good parts and I liked that the author did her homework with the historical part I wanted to like this book, I really did. After all, I love historical mysteries.

But, this may have been one of the most convoluted plots I have ever encountered, with a large cast that seemed larger because they were called by rank OR name OR nickname OR nationality. We had "Spaniards" and "pigs" and "frogs. That meant I skimmed a goodly portion of the middle section as they made their way through the swamp pursued by villains of every type that always managed to get ahead of them. All in all, a real disappointment. So silly I gave myself permission not to finish this! Jun 25, Eric Overkamp rated it liked it. Paper Woman by Suzanne Adair tells the story of a widowed woman who runs a printing press during the American Revolution.

She is driven to solve the murder of a family member by an unknown assailant. Her quest begins in earnest, as she leaves her home for the dangers of the open road. Hunted by Redcoats, Spanish assassins, and possible rebels as well, her quest takes her to such exotic places as St. Augustine in Florida and Havana, Cuba. Although the author does a good job portraying a woman's c Paper Woman by Suzanne Adair tells the story of a widowed woman who runs a printing press during the American Revolution.

Although the author does a good job portraying a woman's challenges in a man driven war and world, it didn't really make me want to keep turning the pages. While the research done for this book is worthy of notice, I didn't care for the romantic elements in the book and felt the plot predictable. It also took me a while to get a grasp on all the names of the characters which the author threw at me at the beginning of book.

I felt bombarded by names that in just a few pages were never mentioned again. I personally didn't find the story very entertaining even though I love revolution-era stories , and only rate this book three stars, due to the geographic accuracy, and historic accuracy of this book. Without those two elements this book would have received one star from me.

The awarded three stars say that I respect the research and the work involved in publishing this book, but does not mean that I either enjoyed or recommend this book to others.

Quite an enjoyable read with plenty to keep one going well into the night. I originally got this book thinking that it would be a good one for middle grade readers. Most definitely not as there was one place where I might be uncomfortable having my mother read it for it was quite racy, a bit more than may have been necessary. Overall an enjoyable selection. Enou Quite an enjoyable read with plenty to keep one going well into the night. Sep 28, Lexie Conyngham rated it it was amazing.

This is a splendid book which I enjoyed very much. There is a real sense of time and place in the well-researched setting and the attention to detail is tremendous. The plot is complex and the writing rich, and the characters of Sophie and her fellow adventurers are well drawn.

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I have another by the same author which I am looking forward to reading, too. This is a most interesting and exciting mystery set during the American Revolution. This is a most interesting and exciting mystery set during the American Revolution. Romance, espionage, traitorous behavior and natural justice are interwoven to produce a series worth reading. I strongly recommend it. One person found this helpful. I was hesitant to read this book, as it is not the typical genre that I enjoy. However, I am so glad that I gave it a chance, as I would have missed a riveting read otherwise.

This story is set in the South during the era of American Revolution Throughout the book, the female main character, Sophie All of the characters stir well into the plot of the book giving it such a variety of good vs. Mystery and intrigue capture the reader's mind and makes one feel a part of the story. I have to admit I was thoroughly distraught when I reached the last page, as I simply didn't want this story to stop. I think if one enjoys the Outlander series by Diana Galbaldon, they would also greatly enjoy Suzanne Adair's American Revolution mysteries. I frankly hope someone decides to make this American Revolution mystery series into a movie!!

Another thing that I really liked about this book is the accurate historical content. Adair obviously did her research well as she wrote this novel. Not only is the story entertaining, it is also educational. See all 54 reviews.

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Published on September 17, Not only is it exceptionally well-written and a real page turner I had a hard ti Paper Woman follows Sophie — a 33 year old widow living in Georgia during the American Revolution — as she faces redcoats, rebels, Native Americans, and dangerous Spaniards on an exciting journey from Georgia to St. I enjoyed how it took place in Florida and how it explored the role of Spain in the war. The best part, however, is that this book is the first in a series. So silly I gave myself permission not to finish this!

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