The Scarlet Coat - (Hearts at War) by Angela K Couch (Paperback)

About the Book

Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe. When the British invade the Mohawk Valley and her father and brother don't return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat? Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his enemy is capturing his heart? Andrew s injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore.

Book Synopsis

Surrounded by the musket fire of the American Revolution, Rachel Garnet prays for her family to be safe. When the British invade the Mohawk Valley and her father and brother don't return from the battle, she goes in pursuit of them. She finds her brother alive but her father has been killed at the hand of the enemy. Amidst the death, how can she ignore a cry for help? Rachel reluctantly takes in a badly wounded British officer. But how long can her sense of Christian duty repress her hatred for his scarlet coat? Passages of Scripture and fleeting images of society are all Andrew Wyndham recalls after he awakens to the log walls of his gentle prison. Even his name eludes him. Rachel Garnet insists he is a captain in the British army. He mourns the loss of his memory, but how can he hope to remember war when his "enemy" is capturing his heart? Andrew's injuries are severe, his memory slow to return, and the secret of his existence too perilous to ignore. As Rachel nurses him back to health, his hidden scarlet coat threatens to expose the deeds of her merciful heart, and Andrew is forced to face a harrowing decision--Stay hidden and risk losing the woman he loves or turn himself in and risk losing his life.

Review Quotes

"The Scarlet Coat is a beautiful historical romance told through the eyes and hearts of a young colonist and her enemy, a British soldier. Love, heartache, and intrigue abound in their story, beautifully woven by the author. A must-read for any history lover." --Laura Hodges Poole, author, A Christmas Chance

"Angela K Couch brings history to life in this captivating story set during the American Revolution. I fell in love with the characters, silently rooting for them along the way." --Sarah Monzon, author, The Isaac Project

"Fast-paced historical with an unusual twist. Perfect balance between romance and action." -- Lora Young, author, Malicious Mischief

About the Author

Angela K. Couch spent her childhood listening to her father read chapters from his novels and she decided as a young child that she would follow his path. As a passionate believer in Christ, her faith permeates the stories she tells. Her martial arts training, experience with horses, and appreciation for good romance sneak in there as well. She lives in Alberta, Canada.