A Girl Called Samson

A Novel

By: Amy Harmon

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Harmon comes the saga of a young woman who dares to chart her own destiny in life and love during the American Revolutionary War.

In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.

Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental Army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.

But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is—and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny.

©2023 Amy Sutorius Harmon. (P)2023 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Based on a real person and filled with factual details and characters, this deeply engrossing novel is performed flawlessly by Tavia Gilbert.… Gilbert is simply splendid recounting Deborah's cleverness. She shines delivering the letters Deborah writes but never sends, letters revealing the horrors of war, her growing attachment to General Patterson, and her affection for the men in her outfit. Wonderfully well written and expertly narrated, this is a must-listen.” —AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Of particular interest to fans of historical romance novels…brought vividly to life in a deftly narrated edition by the vocal storytelling talents of Tavia Gilbert.” —Midwest Book Review

“This is a thought-provoking, deeply moving read in which a patriotic woman, forbidden from serving her country due to her sex, defies all odds to do it anyway. Harmon’s riveting narrative allows Samson’s bravery, both on and off the battlefield, to soar from the pages of long-forgotten history.” —Historical Novels Review

Outstanding and Eye Opening!

If you are a woman, you should read this book. If you are a woman who has worked so hard to get where your at, you should read this book. If you are a woman, I guarantee you there was a woman before you that helped Trail blaze, so you could accomplish all that you have.
If you are a man, you should read this book ! We have all heard the statement ---behind every successful man is a good woman. I would like to change that to in front of every successful man is a strong, capable, good woman.
I was born and raised in a time where women could not do things still !🥹 I feel very moved by this book and I am so grateful that Amy Harmon writes outstanding books!

Amazing book

This audiobook came with a kindle unlimited download so I decided to listen really not knowing much about the book. Within an hour I was hooked and could not put it down. The narrator was FANTASTIC. So good!!!! I know this is historical fiction but I’d never heard of Deborah Sampson and it had me googling for more information. The story was so rich, detailed, and interesting. It’s definitely a new favorite.

Best book I’ve read in years!

Beautifully written, beautiful story, strong characters, and incredible history. I am amazed and awed and loved this story and its narrator.

Terrific Story!

Story is very rich with detail. Characters occasionally sounded artificial (sound, not story line), but excellent nonetheless.

Truth be told

I loved this story . The female in a male world answered my questions

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