{"product_id":"becoming-lady-washington-9781733973670","title":"Becoming Lady Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartha \"Patsy\" Custis manages an immense eighteenth-century plantation in the Virginia colony. But as a young widow she's hard pressed to balance her business and to care for her two young children. They need a father and protector. She needs a husband and business partner...one she can trust, especially now as tensions rise between the motherland and the American colonies. Her experience and education have sustained her thus far but when her life veers in an unexpected direction, she realizes she has so much more to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColonel George Washington takes an interest in her and she's surprised to find him so sociable and appealing. They form an instant bond and she is certain he'll be a likeable and loving husband and father figure for her children. She envisions a quiet life at Mount Vernon, working together to provide for their extended family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when trouble in the form of British oppression, taxes, and royal arrogance leads to revolt and revolution, George must choose between duty to country and Martha. Compelled to take matters into her own hands, Martha must decide whether to remain where she belongs or go with her husband... no matter what the dangerous future may hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBolte, Betty:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Award-winning author Betty Bolté is known for authentic and accurately researched historical fiction with heart and supernatural romance novels. A lifetime reader and writer, she's worked as a secretary, freelance word processor, technical writer\/editor, and author. She's been published in essays, newspaper articles\/columns, magazine articles, and nonfiction books but now enjoys crafting entertaining and informative fiction, especially stories that bring American history to life. She earned a Master's Degree in English in 2008, emphasizing the study of literature and storytelling, and has judged numerous writing contests for both fiction and nonfiction. She lives in northern Alabama with her loving husband of more than 30 years. Her cat, Calliope, serves as her muse and writing partner, and her dog, Zola, makes sure she goes outside frequently. Get to know her at www.bettybolte.com.","brand":"Mystic Owl Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033999503634,"sku":"9781733973670","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1f3dda7e-1470-42b5-a070-81b91126a3a5.jpg?v=1770985364","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/becoming-lady-washington-9781733973670","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}