The Belle of Chatham

A Colonial-Era Historical Romance Set During the American Revolution

By: Laura Frantz

Narrated by: Pilar Witherspoon

The call for liberty creates a divide between family and country, desire and duty, love and loyalty.

In 1777, caught in the crossroads of the American Revolution, sisters Maebel and Coralie Bohannon's quaint New Jersey village becomes a battleground as they house American officers. Rebellion ripples through their family as members take opposing sides—Patriots and Loyalists—causing a deep chasm that fractures their once-unbreakable bond.

As Mae's friendship grows with the American general Rhys Harlow, Coralie continues her liaison with her childhood sweetheart, a British officer stationed in New York. Mae, torn between her deepening love for the general and suspicion that her sister is a British spy, leaves the only home she's ever known for the New York frontier. When betrayal strikes in the heart of the wilderness, she's forced to take a perilous journey that tests her very survival and those she loves, all in the name of liberty.

On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Laura Frantz offers a stirring friends-to-lovers historical romance of divided loyalties, patriotism, sacrifice, sisterhood, and love set during the American Revolution.

©2026 Laura Frantz (P)2026 Recorded Books

Great Listen! Excellent content!

Definitely some historical accuracy concerning George Washington. The narrator is very good at changing voices, her voice is so engaging!

Story

Loved this book would recommend it to everyone. And the narration was great. Five star

Another Exceptional Book by Laura Frantz

Each of Laura Frantz’s books captivates me and are hard for me to put down. She uses just the amount of passion, great characters and storylines. I thoroughly enjoy stepping into the time periods history in each of her books. Laura Frantz is one of my favorite authors along with Pilar Witherspoon as one of my favorite narrators. I highly recommend both of them.

Step back into history

Author does an excellent job of exploring the complicated family/friendship dynamics of different allegiances during the Revolutionary War. Many interesting historical facts; including some about George Washington. Narrator very good.

Amazing View of Divided House during the American Revolution

I love the way that this book showed how families were divided between Loyalists and Patriots within families and the complications it caused. Laura did an amazing job of how it affected families. Once again she weaved scripture into the story line and painted a picture of a great love story as events transpired during this time in our nation’s history. A great book to read for America250.