Brave Enemies: A Novel of the American Revolution
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Brave Enemies: A Novel of the American Revolution Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Robert Morgan (Author), Lina Patel (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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In Robert Morgan's stunning new novel, two young people struggle as the American Revolution rages in the wilderness.

When sixteen-year-old Josie Summers murders her abusive stepfather, she disguises herself in his clothes, only to be discovered by a young Methodist minister who invites her to assist in his ministry. When "Joseph's" true identity is revealed, the guilt-ridden Reverend John Trethman marries her. Shortly afterward, John is kidnapped by British soldiers and forced to minister to their wounded and dead. Josie again dons a man's disguise and joins the North Carolina militia, but is gravely wounded in a battle that marks the turning point of the Revolution. Morgan's story of enduring love is set against the struggle to build a homeland as an age of freedom is born.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Robert Morgan
  3. Narrator
    Lina Patel
  4. Audible release date
    October 20, 2004
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0006IU3Q2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 11 hours and 18 minutes
Author Robert Morgan
Narrator Lina Patel
Audible.com Release Date October 20, 2004
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0006IU3Q2
Best Sellers Rank #433,716 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#29,665 in Historical Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#166,846 in Historical Fiction (Books)

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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SWAMP FOX
5.0 out of 5 stars great historical fiction
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2003
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I am not usually a fan of historical fiction, but Morgan does an
excellent job of describing the details of life in frontier South Carolina in 1789-90 at the height of the internecine civil war between loyalists and rebels, with such colorful figures as Daniel Morgan and Banastre Tarleton thrown in. Yes, there are ambiguities and coincidences which move the plot along, but this was a turbulent place and time, as any biography of Andrew Jackson's youth in the Waxhaws at the same time will demonstrate. This is a great book, worthy of comparison with Cold Mountain, which was set some 75 years later in a nearby place. Even if you are not familiar with the Battle of Cowpens, you will enjoy the dramatic impact of the writing, the vivid if brutal battles and killings, and the balm of religion in that time and place.
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022
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Margaret Colella
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
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Having had ancestors in the Revolution, it was a good chance to read some about how it was. This story portrays quite vividly life on the edge of the Frontier and the fears of families trying to stay neutral and what would happen to them if they chose one side or the other. The story of Josie trying to find her husband, John, and what she had to endure in the process was well done.
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P. Boardman
5.0 out of 5 stars I ordered this book by mistake - I am not ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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I ordered this book by mistake - I am not a big war story fan. But this was different. First of all, it was the American Revolution, and the type of war they fought was quite eye-opening. The story line was intriguing as well. A young girl who dressed up as a man in order to run away from home, only to be scripted into the army,
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djwatkins487
3.0 out of 5 stars Brave Enemies
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2012
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Clearly, Morgan is a skilled writer. His simple, naturalistic approach to description transports the reader to a more primitive mindset which is essential to understanding the plight and situations of the characters in Brave Enemies. The story unfolds at a good pace in most cases, but falls flat in others. Much of the traveling that takes place seems monotonous and of little significance because, what little action does occur, isn't of much consequence to the outcome of the story. These sections were a struggle to tread through. Also, much of the description of "feeling" by Josie (the main character), seemed forced. It seemed that every thing that touched her, or otherwise affected her, produced a feeling that transcended through her very being. The descriptive feelings worked in some cases, but, like the constant traveling, seemed redundant in others. Otherwise, the plot, characters, and subject matter was great. Josie and John are well developed characters making their way through the southern, frontier campaign of the Revolutionary War. The reader is provided a glimpse into the lives of two types of people that are rarely discussed when the topic of the Revolutionary War is broached; young women and religious figures. All in all, Brave Enemies is worth the time.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Morgan's books reveal a depth of human pathos and ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2014
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Robert Morgan's books reveal a depth of human pathos and perseverance that is unmatched. I am drawn to read all his books for the historical content and settings. Although I always know that the protagonist will meet with challenges around every corner, I keep reading to see how it all will end.
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Engineering Geek
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and probably realistic
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016
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This book was amazingly good. It started out a bit slow, but only for about three Kindle pages. Then it got very "can't put down." A bit unbelievable story premise, but very, very well done.
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Rocky Mountain Reader
2.0 out of 5 stars I loved Gap Creek but this is a poor follow on effort
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2003
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I greatly enjoyed Gap Creek, Morgan's novel about the difficult life of a 17 year old girl who lived 100 years ago but Brave Enemies, the story of a 16 year old girl (who pretends to be be a boy to protect herself) who lived 225 years ago falls flat for me. Josie/Joseph is just too saintly to believe while the preacher who takes in Joseph (only to discover a woman under the rags) seems to have real psychological problems. Their relationship doesn't seem real.
The book has too many examples of unrealistic coincidences and miraculous escapes. I did enjoy Morgan's portrayal of day to day life in the Carolinas but I can't recommend the book.
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