How we almost didn't become a nation.

On a snowy, windy Christmas night 1776, Washington and his troops shivered as they bravely fought to cross the icy waters of the Delaware River. George Washington still seeking a victory and the act of providence he so desperately needed.

Not far away in the small town of Trenton, Abraham hunt, a crafty businessman was nice and warm hosting quite the Christmas Party with his guests , the occupying German Hessians. Libations floating freely, food and good cheer went far into the evening. A seemingly un-important Christmas event...or was it?

The next morning Washington attacked and reclaimed town of Trenton.

Aid and comfort to the enemy? Traitor! Mr. Smith charged. and rallies the town against him. Was Hunt working for the enemy, Mr. Hunt and his trustworthy servant Charles, say not.

The townspeople say so, after finding an incriminating document suggesting Hunt is a truly a traitor, Mr Hunt is hauled off and charged. The trial becomes the talk of the region.

Meanwhile, a fiery well known reporter in Philadelphia, Priscilla Tripstreet hears tell of the upcoming trial, and following her reporters instinct, heads to Trenton to get the scoop.

As Mr. Hunt's green lawyer struggles to prove his innocence, Priscilla Tripstreet, antenna tuned, not knowing what to believe, does a bit of snooping herself. A lost parasol becomes the key to her obtaining information that will shed some light in the trial and perhaps more, (don't tell them what or for who get them to read the script to find out)

Was Abraham Hunt simply a traitor? , or was there something else, something bigger? (don't tell them get them to read the script to find out)

Find out when you read "The Doorstep, an American Christmas Story" A heartwarming story with a great mix of drama, humor and history detailing how close America came to not becoming a nation.

Crafted around many true events and characters., the untold story about the country's first and most important "double agent" whose actions, some historians believe, saved the American Revolution on Christmas night 1776.

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Thank you for your interest!