Janice Meredith A Story of the American Revolution

Janice Meredith who comes from a family of wealthy Tory sympathizers is in love with a servant , Charles Fownes. He is a rebel and joins George Washington's staff. Their love survives through many political and war intrigues until the day Fownes insists that Janice cut ties with all British associates, including her father. She refuses and goes home to marry Philemon Hennion but Fownes leads a rebel raid that thwarts the wedding. The Meredith lands are taken by the rebels and Hennion is arrested for his work with the British. Finally, as the revolution nears its triumphant end, Janice and Fownes wind up together.