The Tory Maid

The Tory Maid is a historical novel by Herbert Baird Stimpson, written in the late 19th century, set during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The story follows young James Frisby, who is eager to join the Patriot cause, as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, love, and conflict between Loyalists and Patriots. Key characters include Mistress Jean, the daughter of a suspected Tory, and her father, Charles Gordon, who become central to Frisby's journey of duty and honor amidst the war's turmoil. The novel explores themes of societal division and personal relationships in a time of national strife.