Toll of the Liberty Bell
From 1768 to 1775, the idyllic life of a family in Framingham, Massachusetts, is tested by the rising tide of revolution. Charles Knightley, the eldest son of a wounded veteran of his majesty’s army during the French and Indian War and his Boston-born wife, has a unique perspective on the growing conflict. He sees the world through the eyes of both his parents: one haunted by war, desperate to shield his family, and the other a silent observer of her home city in rebellion.
As a young post rider, Charles travels a landscape of shifting allegiances. He delivers newspapers filled with patriotic fire and loyalist pleas, all while coming of age and navigating a budding romance with a girl who is at the very heart of the turmoil. But as the conflict comes to a head in April 1775, with the sound of gunfire in the distance, Charles is faced with a decision he never wanted to make. In this powerful story of family, love, loyalty and loss, Charles must find his own place in history, a place where the Toll of the Liberty Bell demands more than just a side—it demands a sacrifice.
From Overwatch Press™, this Revolutionary War novel is a collaboration between a father and daughter who combine their unique expertise to bring history to life. The father, a former U.S. Army First Sergeant with three decades of combat experience, provides a deep understanding of military strategy and life in a time of war. The daughter, a professional archaeologist, specializes in 18th-century New England material culture, grounding the narrative in authentic detail and precision. Together, they offer a fresh perspective on America’s founding struggle, weaving a story that is both militarily insightful and historically accurate.
