Escape From The Sugar House: Levi Hanford & The American Revolution

1775. British North America. Levi Hanford’s childhood on the family farm is upended when revolution breaks out. Just days after his sixteenth birthday he enlists in a regiment of the Connecticut militia, but is eventually imprisoned by the British in New York City. The young Patriot is forced to endure the rigors of captivity, yearning desperately for home. And for Mary.

Based on actual events, this coming-of-age adventure story is set against the backdrop of America’s struggle for independence. It’s a time of upheaval. A time when divided loyalties can mean the difference between freedom and imprisonment. Between life and death.

Praise for Escape From The Sugar House

“This is the kind of historical fiction that does credit to the genre — sparking curiosity while telling an unforgettable story. Through Levi Hanford’s journey from farm boy to Patriot captive, Duerden’s book shows an extraordinary event like the American Revolution had a profound impact on ordinary people.” –Dr. Samantha Misa, PhD