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Phillipe Charboneau, born out of wedlock to an English nobleman, fled European turmoil and forged a new life in the nascent United States. Adopting the name Philip Kent, he immerses himself in the adventure that defined the American Revolution. Through his trials, passions, and courage, the novel chronicles the tumultuous journey that helped birth a nation.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: John Jakes
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