THE REVOLUTION OF BETSY LORING
Set against the backdrop of America’s Revolutionary War, The Revolution of Betsy Loring is a timeless tale pitting the flames of love against the flames of war.
The Revolution of Betsy Loring follows a trail of romance and rueful treachery, as BETSY LORING, a Colonial Patriot, is torn between her love of country and her growing love for the enemy. Betsy eagerly accepts the opportunity to spy on LORD GENERAL WILLIAM HOWE, Commander-in-Chief of British forces, who sympathizes with the American cause even as he attempts to defeat the rebels. However, the Lord is blindsided by the beautiful Betsy.
When Betsy’s husband, JOSHUA, sells her Boston area farm and collaborates with the British, Betsy is forced to seek refuge with her best friend, REBECCA DAWES, and her husband BILLY, an actor and important Rebel spy. Using his relationship with the dilettante playwright, GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE, Billy introduces the beautiful and outspoken Betsy to General Howe, who is intrigued by her beauty and spiritedness. Betsy is able to use her relationship with Howe to spy on the general, and despite strong misgivings, their mutual attraction and friendship grows.
General Howe’s rival, the hard-nosed GENERAL HENRY CLINTON, is angered over Howe’s continued meetings with a possible traitor to the Crown. When Clinton and the jealous Joshua attempt to warn Howe about Betsy’s possible deception, the infatuated General Howe refuses to believe them. Although Betsy’s spying skills are less than ideal, she manages to distract Howe from his battle duties. When Howe does leave for a battle on the outskirts of Boston, Betsy rifles through his papers and is caught red-handed by General Clinton, who immediately has her arrested.
In a Boston jail, Joshua, the new Commissioner of Prisoners, threatens Betsy with hanging. Rushing back from the battlefield, Howe allows himself to believe Betsy’s explanation that she was reading his fiancée’s letters and not battle plans. However, his quick departure from battle enables the Patriots to secure Boston.
Clinton and Joshua persist in their accusations to Howe, and Clinton finally succeeds in setting a trap for Betsy. Taking the bait and passing the false intelligence to Billy, Betsy discovers her deadly misstep and must confess her treachery to Howe. In an attempt to save Betsy’s life, and the remnants of his honor, General Howe rides off to stop Billy and his Rebels from riding into Clinton’s ambush.
Upon Howe’s return, Betsy desperately tries to convince him of her genuine love for him. Despondent and outraged over Betsy’s deception and his own gullibility, Howe advises Betsy to return to her abusive husband, and leaves, handing her the deed to her farm. Although devastated by the loss of her true love, the unbowed Betsy remains determined to see America through to freedom.