Author Allison Pataki Speaks to DAR Members

From the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Polly Cooper Chapter: New York Times best selling author Allison Pataki spoke to members and guests of the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR at the historic Mandeville House in Garrison, New York The talk was on Pataki’s first book, The Traitor’s Wife.

The historical fiction novel tells the story of the love triangle between Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold, and Major André during a pivotal point in the American Revolution. The setting was ideal; located across the river from West Point, the Mandeville house was used as headquarters during the American Revolution by Major General Israel Putnam and on at least two occasions General George Washington stayed and planned strategy there with General Putnam, Marquis de Lafayette, and other commanders.

The audience, as descendants of patriots of the American Revolution, was also ideal According to Pataki, it was “a true pleasure and privilege to be able to meet and speak with the Daughters of the American Revolution in such a special and historic place this weekend.” Scattered Books, an independent bookstore located in Chappaqua, New York traveled to the Mandeville House at the request of the Polly Cooper Chapter to supply books onsite, including Pataki’s latest novel, Where the Light Falls, which was written with her brother, Owen Pataki and is about the French Revolution.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation’s children. Its members are descended from patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With 178,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit here.

For more information about the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR, their activities and membership please email the chapter at info@pollycooperdar.org.

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