Habile mélange de fiction et de réalité, cette immense chronique (commencée en 1982) raconte l'histoire et les histoires de deux familles américaines avant, pendant et après la guerre de Sécession. Sujet maintes fois abordé dont le plus célèbre fleuron est "Autant en emporte le vent" qui n'empêche pas cette trilogie de fonctionner admirablement.
Post-Civil War prosperity has transformed the nation as well and the Kents.
Spanning 1906-1917, the second generation of the immigrant Crown family sends three dreamers to new leading industries. Starlet Fritzi 26 aims for glamorous Hollywood. Her brother Carl soars in the skies of wartorn Europe. His cousin Paul screens footage of German army atrocities. The trio experience ambition, passion, adventure, glory, and sacrifice.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows Confederate Corporal Jeremiah Kent as he fulfills his commander's last wish amidst the turmoil of the Union Army's advance through Georgia. The story explores themes of duty, loyalty, and the personal struggles faced by soldiers during this turbulent period in American history.
Exploring the complexities of family loyalty and moral conflict, this installment of the Kent family saga centers on abolitionist Jeptha Kent and his sons, who are torn apart by the Civil War. As they navigate their differing beliefs, the narrative delves into themes of sacrifice and the personal impact of historical events. The book also features a new Introduction by the author, enhancing its depth and context within the broader saga.
Set against a backdrop of historical events, this novel follows the Kent family as they navigate romance and adventure during pivotal moments in American history. John Jakes introduces readers to a richly crafted narrative that intertwines personal and national struggles, marking the beginning of an epic eight-volume saga. The story promises to explore themes of love, loyalty, and the quest for identity amidst the turmoil of a developing nation.
The glittering saga of our America -- and the people who made her great.Beginning with a rag-tag group of Continental soldiers awaiting the British charge on Breed's Hill, and sweeping across the luminous fabric of our Nation's earliest, war-torn years. THE REBELS continues the passionate chronicle of Philip Kent, patriot soldier, and the colorful array of men and women. both famous and unknown, whose destiny propelled them into the epic struggle for American independence.THE REBELS captures for all time the valor and turmoil of the Revolution, as seen through the eyes of young Philip Kent -- and the reader shares his struggles, his courage, and his loves in this tempestuous saga of American heroism, spirited romance, and rousing adventure.
Set against a backdrop of national turmoil, the story follows Amanda Kent, a courageous woman grappling with the trauma of the Alamo massacre. As she returns to Boston, she faces the challenge of rebuilding her family's legacy amidst the struggles of a new generation. The narrative delves into themes of resilience and survival, highlighting the complexities of familial duty and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
Soldier of fortune Prophet Drews always worked alone-until Tom Boudreaux became his partner. But when Tom walked away three months ago, ostensibly to keep Prophet safe, Prophet learned the true meaning of" being" alone. Everyone knows that Prophet, a Navy SEAL turned CIA spook turned mercenary, can look after himself. Which means he must've driven his lover away. Even with half a world between them, Prophet can't get the man out of his head. Maybe that's why he's in New Orleans in the middle of a hurricane, protecting Tom's aunt. But the only looter around is Tom, bursting back into Prophet's life. It turns out that Prophet's been stuck in "Tom's" head-and heart-too. Their explosive reunion gets even hotter when Tom is arrested for murder. As they fight to clear his name, they delve deep into his past, finding enemies among everyone they meet. Staying alive in such a dangerous world is hard enough, but they soon discover that fighting to stay together is the most difficult thing they've ever done.