1st Tuesday Book Club: A Girl Called Samson
Schedule
Tue May 05 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library | Somerset, PA
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The next First Tuesday Book Club meets on April 7th at 6:00 pm! As part of this year's celebration of America's 250th anniversary, we'll be reading Amy Harmon's historical novel "A Girl Called Samson." A description from Amazon: "In 1760, Deborah Samson is born to Puritan parents in Plympton, Massachusetts. When her father abandons the family and her mother is unable to support them, Deborah is bound out as an indentured servant. From that moment on, she yearns for a life of liberation and adventure.
"Twenty years later, as the American colonies begin to buckle in their battle for independence, Deborah, impassioned by the cause, disguises herself as a soldier and enlists in the Continental army. Her impressive height and lanky build make her transformation a convincing one, and it isn’t long before she finds herself confronting the horrors of war head-on.
"But as Deborah fights for her country’s freedom, she must contend with the secret of who she is―and, ultimately, a surprising love she can’t deny."
This book club selection was funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, a PCA partner. Stop by the library to pick up your copy, and check out our website for future book club announcements!
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Where is it happening?
Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, 230 S Rosina Ave, Somerset, PA 15501-1937, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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