Books with author Jennifer Susannah Devore

Join Savannah as she embarks on one of the greatest adventures in history. This is the engaging tale of a young, London squirrel in Colonial Williamsburg, 1705. Savannah, a posh and well-dressed, -schooled, -travelled and -mannered squirrel travels to America in 1705 and meets one of Virginia's most powerful and wealthy Gentleman, William Byrd II. Through their friendship, Savannah learns about the government, people and architecture of the growing colony of Virginia. Along the way, Savannah encounters; a wicked pirate housed in the public jail, a ghostly & supernatural tale and a sword duel in the misty, morning, Virginia fog. Savannah's friends include some truly unique personalities, men and women from Colonial Virginia as well as some cows, a horse, a mouse, a sword-fighting tabby named Dante, a snooty Pomeranian named Ichabod and a fierce mastiff named Petruchio.

Savannah of Williamsburg: The Trials of Blackbeard and His Pirates - Virginia 1718 Written by acclaimed author, J.S. Devore this is Book II in "The Savannah Series of Books". This title is based on true accounts and is a must read for lovers of historical fiction, early American history and, of course, Pirates. It is 1719 and Blackbeard's crew is to stand trial in Williamsburg for the crimes of piracy, punishable by death. Virginia's Royal Governor, Alexander Spotswood issues a warrant for the capture or killing of the nototious Pirate King, Blackbeard. Among Blackbeard's crew is his cabin boy, 11 year old, Louis Arot. Savannah must muster all her resources of wit, intelligence, charm and friends - old and new - to help save Louis from being hanged. But Spotswood is in no mood for mercy - the challenge is daunting and even Miss Savannah Squirrel is put to the test.

The third book in the Savannah Squirrel Series of historical-fiction is another exciting adventure through history. The American Colonies are thriving in 1735 and major issues are confronting the colonists. The evil of slavery is challenged by Savannah after her oldest and dearest friend, Anthony, is devastated by this horrible institution. The stakes are also high for Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin as he plots to influence the outcome of one of the most important trials in American history, taking place in New York: the John Peter Zenger Trial. Freedom of the Press is at stake and the outcome will affect whether or not The United States of America ever declares independence. As the book also explores early-American theater, the story includes a complete stageplay!

The first book in the series, Savannah of Williamsburg: Being the Account of a Young, London Squirrel, Virginia 1705 is a gentle and detailed introduction to pre-Revolutionary America and the difficulties and victories that come with progress and time. (It is also a light-hearted, detailed look at some of the Arts, literature, culture and European fashions of the 18thC.) Meet Miss Savannah and her tight circle of humorous friends whom will stick with her through the years and battles to come: some will remain Royalists, some will turn rebellious, all will know great joy and hard sadness as the fractured colonies forge ahead toward eventual solidarity of state.Book I is a great way to begin the series, or a fantastic read as a prequel if you've already Books II and III. Likened to Emma, Wind in the Willows, Johnny Tremain and Watership Down, this is a series adults and young readers equally love!Savannah of Williamsburg is a fantastic, fun and adventerous story that eases the reader into the often difficult subject of 18th. Century, pre-Revolutionary War history.

In the year 1718: Within Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina a true-life battle raged between the notorious Pirate King Blackbeard and the military forces of Alexander Spotswood, Royal Governor of Virginia. Among Blackbeard's crew was an 11 year-old French boy named Louis Arot whom finds himself in a colonial jail and set to hang for the crime of piracy. Join Miss Savannah Squirrel in her second colonial adventure as she embarks on another journey of discovery. With new friends and high stakes, Savannah marshals all the resources of a posh and polite squirrel to navigate the complexities of early-American commerce, politics and maritime law to try and save a young boy from the hangman's noose. The result is a gripping story as exciting as a ride on a runaway carriage and as dangerous as tempting Lady Fortuna on an angry sea.

The third book in the Savannah Squirrel Series is another exciting adventure through history. The American Colonies are thriving in 1735 and major issues are confronting the colonists. The evil of slavery is challenged by Savannah after her oldest and dearest friend, Anthony, is devastated by this horrible institution.The stakes are high for Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin as he plots to influence the outcome of one of the most important trials in American history taking place in New York. Freedom of the Press is at stake and the outcome will affect whether or not the United States of America ever declares independence.The story includes a complete play "The Mysterious Silence Dogood"