Book Review: The REGINA SILSBY Series by Thomas J. Brodeur

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Title: Regina Silsby's Secret War

Author: Thomas J. Brodeur

Series: Regina Silsby #1

Genre: Historical

Audience: Children/Teen+

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The daughter of a wealthy ship owner uses the superstitions of the day to divert the British forces and support the Sons of Liberty following the Boston Tea Party.

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Title: Regina Silsby's Phantom Militia

Author: Thomas J. Brodeur

Series: Regina Silsby #2

Genre: Historical

Audience: Children/Teen+

ABOUT THE BOOK

Thomas J. Brodeur’s historical fiction saga continues in Regina Silsby’s Phantom Militia. The British army’s worst nightmare becomes a reality when rumors spread that the legendary ghost, Regina Silsby, has returned to defend pre-Revolution Boston. Rachel Winslow and her cousin work to keep the superstitions alive, leading the redcoats to believe that it is Regina who continues to foil their plans and that this time she is not alone. Even the brash Major Cauldon gets nervous as he sees his ranks thinning even as their fears heighten. Young adult readers will thrill at the daring feats and foibles in this magnificent sequel to Regina Silsby’s Secret War. 

~ MY REVIEW ~

**4 stars**

This review is for both Regina Silsby's Secret War and Regina Silsby's Phantom Militia

Adventurous and delightful novels for children/teen and up! I quite enjoyed these intriguing tales set in the tumultuous times leading up to the American Revolutionary War.

The REGINA SILSBY series by Thomas J. Brodeur is about a girl named Rachel Winslow who goes on many a daring adventure. Determined to aid those in need in a time when many are oppressed by the British soldiers from overseas, Rachel goes about Boston as a spy of sorts, leaving chaos in her wake.

Historical events such as the Boston Tea Party are witnessed by Rachel. Great historical, with a generous dash of speculative fun and dramatic adventure. These books do have a Christian theme of considerable depth, which I really liked. Some meaningful and tender moments of faith, lessons learned, and such.

     On a cautionary note: There are many mentions of ghosts, demons, hauntings, and whatnot. It all has to do with old rumors, superstitious people, and a certain person's ghastly masquerade. All in all, I felt it was pretty tastefully done. There are no real ghosts in these stories - that's made quite clear; even lined up with Biblical teachings. But there is a slightly disturbing story about the death a woman rumored to be a witch, in the first book. And yeah, stuff like that. I didn't mind any of it, for the most part, but some people might be more sensitive toward those kind of things.

Anyway, I had fun reading the REGINA SILSBY series and going on grand escapades with a daring girl in the late 18th century!