The Liberty Bell Series by Gilbert Morris

Review written by Niki Tschirgi on January 16, 2007
Filed Under Gilbert Morris, Historical Fiction, The Liberty Bell Series |

Closely following the American Revolution and the involvement of the Bradford family, Morris weaves a tight story of a family divided by loyalties. Daniel and Lyna Bradford are brother and sister who are separated for twenty years. While Daniel finds himself in America working and raising a family, Lyna settles in Europe marrying a solider fighting for England. As the newly birthed America is on the verge of a revolution, Daniels sons join the Sons of Liberty and Daniel finds himself working closely with General George Washington. On the other side of the ocean Lyna’s husband is an officer reluctantly fighting for England. His loyalty to the English Crown brings him to American soil where he must fight in a war he does not believe in. Not only are divided loyalties in the country pitting the families against each other but a complex relationship with a rich landowner named Sir Leo Rochester threatens to bring one member of the Bradford family to their knees. Each book dives into the intricacies of the families as they fall in love, get married, face failures, defeats, heartache, betrayal and victories. A nicely written series interweaving the hardships and excitement of the battles of the American Revolution such as Bunker Hill and Valley Forge, one can’t help but be satisfied with this peek into the time of America’s struggle for freedom and the strong iron resolve of a country that simply would not give up. Poorly dressed and ill-equipped, America’s will was a force to be reckoned with leading the fairly new colonies to final victory over England and true independence for America. The Liberty Bell Series sheds light through a window in our countries birth and struggle to stay alive that wasn’t too long ago. Take a step back in time with Morris as he unfolds a story rich in history and beloved characters that will pull on your heart strings as they sacrifice all to solidify freedom for future generations to come. Buy The Liberty Bell from Amazon.com