Boston, 1773
Emma Malcolm’s father is staunchly loyal to the crown, but Emma’s heart belongs to Noah Winslow, a lowly printer’s assistant and Patriot. But her father has promised her hand to Samuel Clarke, a rapacious and sadistic man. As his fiancée, she would have to give up Noah and the friends who have become like family to her—as well as the beliefs she has come to embrace.
After Emma is drawn into the treasonous Boston Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her with evidence that condemns each participant, including Noah. Emma realizes she must do whatever it takes to protect those she loves, even if it means giving up the life she desires and becoming Samuel’s wife.
Present Day
Lieutenant Hayley Ashworth is determined to be the first woman inducted into the elite Navy SEALs. But before her dream can be realized, she must return to Boston in order to put the abuse and neglect of her childhood behind her. When an unexpected encounter with the man she once loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and the document hidden within, she wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom are buried deeper than she first realized.
Two women, separated by centuries, must find the strength to fight for love and freedom. . . and discover a heritage of courage and faith.
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 2.5/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
The Tea Chest by Heidi is at times heartbreaking, encouraging and thought provoking. Liberty or loyalty. Heidi created two stories from centuries apart and wove them together beautifully.
Emma, Noah, Sarah from the 1700s and present day Hayley and Ethan. Emma is struggling with Liberty or loyalty. What do you do when your family are not good people. Heidi was able to bring the struggles of this time frame to life in a way I have not experienced before. We sometimes take for granted what it took for our freedom.
Hayley is present day and the story opens with her in the middle of Hell Week for the Seals. I was really not sure where the author would take this storyline. Admittedly there were times when I was frustrated with her and her inability to deal with her past. But overall I enjoyed her and Ethan.
Sexual content – kissing hugging,
Violence – war violence, scenes from the 1700s when the men were coming back and there was no modern medicine, a small scene of torture. It was well written and I did not have night mares or anything.
Drinking – someone has a drinking problem after the war
Language - none