Denied his birthright as the illegitimate son of the duke of kentland, philippe charboneau seeks a new life in london, where he meets benjamin franklin and reads the works of patriot firebrand sam adams. The bastard by jakes, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in 1971, moved to fulltime. Fiction, frontier and pioneer life, kent family fictitious characters, history. The bastard kenton county public library overdrive. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. John jakes is a wonderful author of historical fiction. The bastard by john jakes overdrive rakuten overdrive. It is the first story in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. John jakes is an amazing fictional, historian, writer to the point where you believe that theyre not a fictional family. The bastard praised by patricia cornwell as the best historical novelist of our time, john jakes began his bestselling career with this vibrant novel of romance and adventure. This particular one is the first of the two civil war novels in this series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His career began upon graduation, selling stories to pulp magazines.
The bastard, written in 1974, is the first book of john jakes bicentennial series. Jul 10, 2012 the first volume of john jakess wildly successful and highly addictive kent family chronicles, the bastard is a triumph of historical fiction. Regardless of wether hes writing about france or the new world, john jakes is able to bring the sound, smell, flora and fauna to life on the pages of his fictorical gem, the bastard. From the first sentence of the first paragraph on the first page the story grabs you and takes you on an unforgettable trip from france through england and to a new land across the sea. This book reveals the problems of a family in europe and what led up to their immigration to the colonies. The bastard begins the enduring eightvolume saga of the kent family, and their participation in the events that shaped a nation. The kent family chronicles volumes one through three. Jan 06, 2004 buy the bastard kent family chronicles reissue by jakes, john isbn. This ebook features an illustrated biography of john jakes including rare images from the authors personal collection.
The bastard is a 1978 american twopart, fourhour madefortelevision drama film based on the historical novel, the bastard, written by john jakes, originally published in 1974. Inspired by such brave new ideas, he travels to the american colonies at the brink of the revolution. Through his struggles, his passions, his loves, and his courage, we. Praised by patricia cornwell as the best historical novelist of our time, john jakes began his bestselling career with this vibrant novel of romance and adventure. The bastard the kent family chronicles book 1 kindle edition by jakes, john. The bastard alachua county library district overdrive. It is book one in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. John jakes project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The bastard the kent family chronicles book 1 ebook.
Jakes, the author of over 60 books, including the eightpart kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, and innumerable short stories of the american west, returns to his welltrod civil war. Following that, he worked in the advertising while writing on the side and in. John jakes is an american author of historical fiction including historical romance and western fiction as well as science fiction and fantasy. The bastard by john jakes and marc vietor overview set against the colorful tumult of events that gave rise to our fledgling nation, this novel of romance and adventure introduces phillipe charboneau. His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. John jakes is the bestselling author of charleston, the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, on secret service, california gold, homeland, and american dreams. The first volume of john jakes s wildly successful and highly addictive kent family chronicles, the bastard is a triumph of historical fiction. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The bastard, the rebels, and the seekers the kent family chronicles series by john jakes. The bastard the kent family chronicles book 1 kindle.
This is another of the great books of the kent family chronicles, an eight book historical perspective of life in america from revolutionary days through the 1800s. The bastard kent family series book 1 john jakes author 2012. Sep 01, 1974 the bastard, written in 1974, is the first book of john jakes bicentennial series. The bastard is the 1st in an 8 book series that is an huge family saga. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Read the bastard by john jakes available from rakuten kobo. Make offer the bastard by john jakes hardcover 1974 nelson doubleday. The bastard ebook by john jakes 9781453255902 rakuten kobo. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Seeking all that the new world promises, he leaves london for america, shedding his past and preparing for the future by changing his name to philip kent. The dialogue is comfortable and moves this big book 545 pls along at a quick pace.
The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events or people, to tell the story of the united states. Upon the dukes death, phillipe is denied his birthright. Illegitimate son of an english nobleman, phillipe flees europe and, as philip kent, joins the turbulent adventure that was the beginning of the american experience. The bastard the free library of philadelphia overdrive. He provides family trees for the 2 main families and youre going to need them. The main character, phillip kent, never imagines that his path will cross with those who created problems for him in europe, but it does.
The bastard is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1974. Lots of books occupy this genre the factional, or fictionalised fact, historical novel. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american revolution, jakes is one of todays most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Select a title to see its linked publication history and general information.
John jakes is the bestselling author of the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, and the crown family saga. John jakes project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Upon the dukes death, phillipe is denied his birthright and left to build a life of his own. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the bastard the kent family chronicles book 1. Continuing the saga of the kent family, john jakes turns his masterful eye to the settlement of the untamed american west. The bastard is the first volume in the kent family chronicles, a series of novels that details one familys journey in the early years of the american nation.
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