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Synopsis
The Sword of Kentucky begins with a heartfelt letter from Polly Ann McChesney, who reflects on her life in the burgeoning settlement of Louisville, Kentucky. As she writes to her brother, she recalls the loneliness of her past and the promise of a new life with her betrothed, Tom McChesney. However, their happiness is soon overshadowed by the looming threat of British forces and Native American tribes in the region. Tom, inspired by the great leader George Rogers Clark, is determined to join the fight to secure their home.
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