Phebe’s War
Before America had a history…
Phebe lived it.
A Revolutionary War novel inspired by the true story of a young girl who lived through the fight for independence.
History remembers the battles.
This is the story of a girl who lived through them.
While generals planned campaigns and armies marched across the colonies, ordinary families faced impossible choices.
Inspired by the true life of Phebe Brinkerhoff, Phebe’s War follows one young girl’s journey through fear, sacrifice, resilience, and hope as the American Revolution unfolds around her.
Meet Phebe
Phebe Brinkerhoff is not a fictional creation. She lived through the American Revolution as a young girl in Fishkill, New York, where her family witnessed—and contributed to—the struggle for independence.
Inspired by extensive historical research and family records, Phebe’s War brings her remarkable story to life for a new generation.
The Novel
Inspired by the life of Michael Coudreaut’s sixth great-grandmother, Phebe’s War blends carefully researched history with compelling fiction to bring Revolutionary-era Fishkill, New York, vividly to life.
Through Phebe’s eyes, readers experience the uncertainty, hardship, and courage of those who lived on the home front during America’s fight for independence.
Every family has stories worth remembering.
This one helped shape a nation.
Every chapter is grounded in extensive research into Revolutionary War-era Fishkill, the Brinkerhoff family, and the events that unfolded in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Based on Real History
Phebe Brinkerhoff was not a fictional creation. She lived through the Revolution, and her descendants have preserved her remarkable story through family documents.
Inspired by a Real Person
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, Phebe’s War offers a deeply personal perspective on the birth of the United States.
Celebrating America’s 250th