Addison Fault, a teenager is living during a time of war, well actually the war that changed history, the American Revolution. Addison's father, brother, and uncle are fighting for the Patriots rights, but during the time of the war, The Quartering Act was occurring, a British soldier and his family stay with Addison's family, all while she who speaks publicly in the town square against British soldiers must cease her actions now.
Alexander Robbins', belongs to a rich British family, after his father decides to go to war and fight the Patriots, Alex must bunk with the Faults, poor Patriots who have everything to loose.
Alex and Addison are nothing a like, she's independent and strong, while he's selfish and spoiled.
In the first volume of "Patriots": Liza Byers is the eldest daughter of a Catholic, Boston storekeeper in 1775. Her upbringing has been unique in comparison to that of most girls. She has been educated by a French Jesuit in her home and has served as a courier to her father's friends in the Sons of Liberty. While her mother wants her to be a lady, Liza feels the call to join in the revolution in any way she can. She would much rather be riding horses and sitting in on meetings with her father's two apprentices than sipping tea and sewing on samplers. However, she soon learns what it means to be in a war. Her sheltered world is shattered by loss as the war begins, and her parents see the need to hurry her impending arranged marriage in order to secure the future of their business. Through all the tragedy, Liza must learn to use her brain, be resilient, and never cease to be a light to those who are suffering.