Alice of Old Vincennes - Maurice Thompson - Paperback

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution Alice of Old Vincennes is the story of the orphan girl Alice Roussillon. In 1778 the French outpost of Vincennes, Indiana revolts against the British and swears allegiance to the American cause. Hoisting her hand-made American flag over the fort Alice provides the rallying symbol of the cause of liberty. The handsome Virginian Lt. Fitzhugh Beverly proves to be both a noble companion in arms as well as of the heart. When the British retake Vincennes the rallying cry Viva la banniere d'Alice Roussillon! is heard throughout the land. The true battle for liberty and love has begun.Thompson, Maurice is the author of 'Alice of Old Vincennes - Maurice Thompson - Paperback' with ISBN 9780253203625 and ISBN 0253203627.