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Kent Family Chronicles (aka The Bicentennial Series): Book 1
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The bold, glittering saga of our America- and the people who made her great.
Set against the rich fabric of our heritage, and the colorful tumult of events that gave rise to a fledging nation, this vibrant novel of romance and adventure introduces a stunning new historical figure to... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Philippe Charboneau/Philip Kent: Main character of the novel, The Bastard
- Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Ambassador for Massachusetts, inventor, writer
- Marie Charboneau: Philippe Charboneau's mother
- Anne Ware: Daughter of a Patriot, Philip's love interest
- Sam Adams: Son of Liberty, political figure in Boston
- John Adams: political figure in Boston, Son of Liberty
- Roger Amberly: Phillip's half brother
- Lady Jane Amberly: wife of James Amberly
- James Amberly: Sixth Duke of Kentland, Phillip's father
- Alicia Parkhurst: Roger's fiancee
- Solomon Shoto: owner of Shoto Printing in London, taught Phillip the business
- Esau Shoto: son of Solomon
- Hosea Shoto: son of Solomon
- Emma Shoto: wife of Solomon
- Paul Revere: Son of Liberty, silversmith, friend of Phillip
- Benjamin Edes: owner of Edes and Gill Printing, hired Phillip as apprentice
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
- Sons of Liberty: A political group made up of American patriots, created prior to the American Revolution in reaction to the oppressive laws of the British in the colonies
First Sentence edit
THE WOMAN'S FACE BURNED, glowed as though illuminated by a shaft of sunlight falling from a high cathedral window.
Table of Contents edit
Book One: Fortune’s Whirlwind
Chapter I: The Beating
Chapter II: Behind the Madonna
Chapter III: Blood in the Snow
Chapter IV: Kentland
Chapter V: A Game of Love
Chapter VI: “A Perfect Member of the Mob-ility”
Chapter VII: Brother Against Brother
Chapter VIII: Trap
Chapter IX: Flight
Book Two: The House of Sholto and Sons
Chapter I: Swords at St. Paul’s
Chapter II: The Black Miracle
Chapter III: Mr. Burke and Dr. Franklin
Chapter IV: The Wizard of Craven Street
Chapter V: The One-Eyed Man
Chapter VI: The Bristol Coach
Chapter VII: To an Unknown Shore
Book Three: Liberty Tree
Chapter I: The Secret Room
Chapter II: Mistress Anne
Chapter III: September Fire
Chapter IV: Night of the Axe
Chapter V: Decision
Chapter VI: The Sergeant
Chapter VII: Betrayal
Chapter VIII: Journey to Darkness
Book Four: The Road From Concord Bridge
Chapter I: The Letter
Chapter II: A Death in Philadelphia
Chapter III: Alicia
Chapter IV: Too Much for the Whistle
Chapter V: Alarm at Midnight
Chapter VI: “God Damn It, They Are Firing Ball!”
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 8 in Kent Family Chronicles (aka The Bicentennial Series). (standard series)
Followed by The Rebels.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Jakes (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: n doubleday
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1974
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 462
Publisher: n doubleday
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1974
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 462
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: 74-11927
- Dewey: 813.54
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