Mistress Firebrand

British Occupied Manhattan, 1777. With her witty comedies, American actress Jennifer Leighton has been packing the John Street Theater, but she longs to escape the provincial circuit for the glamour of the London stage. When the playwright General John Burgoyne visits the city, fresh from a recent success on the Continent, she seizes the opportunity to court his patronage. But her plan is foiled by British intelligence officer Severin Devere.

Severin’s mission is to keep the pleasure-loving general focused on the war effort…and away from pretty young actresses. But the tables are turned when Severin himself can’t resist Jennifer Leighton…

Months later, Jenny has abandoned her dreams of stage glory and begun writing seditious plays for the Rebels under the pen name “Cornelia,” ridiculing “Gentleman Johnny” Burgoyne and his army—and undermining the crown’s campaign to take Albany. By the time Severin meets up with Jenny once again, she is on a British hanging list, and Severin is ordered to find her—and deliver her to certain death. Soon, the two are launched on a desperate journey through the wilderness, toward a future shaped by the revolution—and their passion for each other…

Third book in the Renegades of the Revolution series that features women figuring out a way to live, work and survive during the American Revolution. Jennifer is determined to keep her dream alive and figures out a way to do it. Severin is intrigued by her and wants to protect her from the General. He knows her plan will get her nowhere, and does end up rescuing her when the plans go bad. Once Jennifer learns her Aunt Frances secrets, her plans change. Severin is sent to prison and Jennifer will do what it takes to rescue him.   They both become involved in intrigue, adventure, high-stake dangers, but are determined to find their way back to each other. Severin's background made him more of an intriguing character for me and it was easy to root for him.  Loved the historical detail and learned something new.  I hope there will be more books in this series. 

This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Penguin/NetGalley and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.