One of Washington's spies hunts a murderous turncoat in this
"fascinating [and] most satisfying" novel of the American Revolution
(Publishers Weekly).
In a quiet room in the White Swan Inn, sunlight slowly breaks through
the curtains revealing two young lovers--an American seamstress and an
English officer. They have been brutally, ritualistically murdered in
their sleep. It is a grisly scene that can only mean one thing: There is
a traitor within the American Revolution.
The year is 1779. General Washington, struggling to keep his army
together, sends his best spymaster, Matty Grove, to investigate the
killings. As Matty follows the trail of clues, he comes up against more
questions. Who gave the killer his orders? How much does the mole know
of the Revolution's plans? Is this treason a matter of principle or
simply profit?
With The Traitor, author Dan Sherman brings the political and economic
maneuverings of the Revolution into vivid detail. The rising pace and
complex characters in this stunning work of historical fiction will have
history buffs and fans of modern espionage alike clamoring for more.