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The Bastard (Kent Family Chronicles, Bk 1)
The Bastard - Kent Family Chronicles, Bk 1
Author: John Jakes
This is the story of Philip Kent. The illegitimate son of a British nobleman who was denied his heritage, he embraces the ideals of the fledgling nation of America -- and takes up arms against his father's homeland.
ISBN-13: 9780515041842
ISBN-10: 051504184X
Publication Date: 9/1/1974
Pages: 629
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3.5 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Book Type: Paperback
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Cattriona avatar reviewed The Bastard (Kent Family Chronicles, Bk 1) on + 200 more book reviews
This is not the most original plot and the love scenes are very 1970s, but where this book really shines is the author's use of true historical figures as characters -- people like Ben Franklin, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams come alive through the story.
reviewed The Bastard (Kent Family Chronicles, Bk 1) on + 80 more book reviews
Excellent historical fiction--Volume I of American Bicentennial Series


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