Mademoiselle De Berny

""Mademoiselle De Berny: A Story of Valley Forge"" is a historical fiction novel written by Pauline Bradford Mackie and published in 1897. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the life of a young French woman named Mademoiselle De Berny. De Berny is a spirited and independent woman who travels to America to join her lover, a French officer fighting for the American cause. She arrives at Valley Forge, the winter encampment of General George Washington's Continental Army, where she becomes involved in the daily struggles and hardships of the soldiers. As the war rages on, De Berny finds herself torn between her loyalty to her lover and her growing admiration for General Washington. She must navigate the dangers and uncertainties of war while trying to find her place in a new country and a new cause. Through De Berny's eyes, the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of the soldiers at Valley Forge, the political tensions of the time, and the sacrifices made by those fighting for freedom. Mackie's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail make this novel an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.