The Sun of Saratoga: A Romance of Burgoyne's Surrender

The narrative follows an American sentinel assigned to guard a hollow and the Van Auken house during the encirclement of Burgoyne’s army. Night watches, distant artillery, and skirmishes create a tense backdrop as Kate Van Auken attempts escapes and is pursued through woods, cornfields, and fences. The tale shifts between frontier patrols and scenes in the opposing camp, including the capture of a disguised English officer amid suspicion and pursuit. Episodes accumulate toward a tightening siege and the resulting negotiations, emphasizing vigilance, the hardships of scouts and messengers, and the strain of small-unit action in wartime.