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Ann Rinaldi The Fifth Of March Summary

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The book, The Fifth of March by Ann Rinaldi is a historical fiction novel that takes place during the time of the Boston Massacre (1768-1772). The story is set from the perspective of a young fourteen year old indentured servant, Rachel Marsh. Rachel is a servant in the household of John and Abigail Adams. She is a shy and timid little girl who is afrais to voice her own thoughts. Tension is growing between the Bostonians and the British, so Britain sends in soldiers, led by Captain Preston, to “keep the peace”. Rachel befriends one of the soldiers, Matthew Kilroy, and secretly brings him food. Their relationship develops into something more however, as they begin going on walks, and holding hands. Matthew wants a romantic relationship,
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