A book about a group of women who were influential figures in the birth of the United States has been bought by Tracy Behar, editorial director of Pocket Books Press, its new hardcover line.

It is "The Founding Sisters" by Melissa Bohrer, a Columbia grad and journalist who is herself a Daughter of the American Revolution with a family history dating back to early days. Behar bought her book from agent Noah Lukeman at AMG for U.S., Canada and open market, and plans to publish in 2003.

The "Sisters" include Abigail Adams, Sybil Ludington, who made a ride much like Paul Revere's (only much longer) and Patrice Wright, who acted as a spy in England, smuggling back important information to the American generals.