The Bastard

John Jakes

Jul 2012 · The Kent Family Chronicles Book 1 · Open Road Media

About this eBook

The first volume in the addictive saga of the American Revolution by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the North and South trilogy.
  Meet Phillipe Charboneau: the illegitimate son and unrecognized heir of the Duke of Kentland. Upon the Duke’s death, Phillipe is denied his birthright and left to build a life of his own. 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. He arrives at the brink of the American Revolution, which tests his allegiances in ways he never imagined. The first volume of John Jakes’s wildly successful and highly addictive Kent Family Chronicles, The Bastard is a triumph of historical fiction. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

Ratings and reviews

The entire Bicentennial series Is a must-read for any American history buff. With an intertwining mix of fiction with fact this fast paced exciting story has just the right amount to be loved by anyone who might not care much for non-fiction.

I first read this when it came out, back when I was a young man just starting out in life. It's still an amazing story, with a sweep and grandeur that you don't see much of anymore.

I read this book and the series about 40 years ago. I could not get enough of it! The story is great and hooked me immediately. You will love it.

About the author

John Jakes (b. 1932), the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.