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 story shows the continued participation of philippe in the american revolution. John jakes is a wonderful author of historical fiction. By john jakes the rebels kent family chronicles volume. The bastard kent family chronicles, band 1 john jakes isbn. Nbcs 1970s miniseries the kent chronicles on dvd the. The main charterer is philip kent a young man in his 20s. The seekers is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1975.
This ebook features an illustrated biography of john jakes including rare images from the authors personal collection. Click download or read online button to get john jakes book now. He is also the author of the kent family chronicles. Buy john jakes ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. John jakes adds new twists to a time and period that is often written in and about. Imho, its not as good as the first book due to lack of the historical content jakes is so good at. Jul 21, 2016 download the kent chronicles 8volume set. John jakes is an amazing fictional, historian, writer to the point where you believe that theyre not a fictional family. The engrossing followup to the bastard finds philip kent standing as a continental solider at the battle of bunker hill. With all of the dangers of the road, dropping below forty miles per hour would mean certain deatheven for men like billy. Descended from a soldier of the virginia continental line who fought in the american more about john jakes. Philip kent fights for the future of his adopted country and of his own wife and son, as british oppression leads america further into revolutionary war. In a bold move, kent has taken up arms for the future of his new family.
The bastard, the rebels, the seekers, the furies, the titans, the warriors, the lawless, the americans kent family chronicles, volumes 1 to 8 read online. Spirited and unwavering in his dedication to his adopted homeland, kent fights in. It is book one in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events and figures, to narrate the story of the nascent united states of america during the time of the american revolution. 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 seekers the rebels is a historical novel written by john jakes, originally published in 1975, the second in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. The rebels is book 2 in the kent family chronicles by john jakes. The names that we once came across in our history books come alive and stay with us in this new literary light. I especially like this series because its an era i havent read a whole lot about. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
The rebels ebook by john jakes author 148,344 words. The first 3 books starts in france, following up with arriving in the us, which brings us to the revolutionary war, with introductions of new family members and the history continues in a nutshell. John jakes the rousing kent family saga continues as philip kent fights for his new country alongside the greatest figures of the revolutionary war the engrossing followup to the bastard finds philip kent. The rebels the kent family chronicles book 2 ebook. This book reveals the problems of a family in europe and what led up to their immigration to the colonies. The result is a tautly plotted epic novel that transports the reader into the thrilling adventure of a mans fight for a new life. The rebels by john jakes free mobi epub ebooks download. Ill be very surprised if you do not buy the rebels the sequel as soon as you finish. The titans 2004 read online free book by john jakes in.
I had to reestablish the characters in my head all over again. And i had been so disappointed when i couldnt find more john jakes on audible, that i sent a request for audible to sell the other john jakes books many of which were a part of long series wonderful when you find an author whose books captivate you the way north and south captivated me. The kent family chronicles book series by john jakes includes books the bastard kent family chronicles, vol. The rebels ebook by john jakes 9781453255919 rakuten kobo. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Now, with the winter rain ticking the glass of the dining room windows and the candles burning down in their graceful chimneys, donald refilled his glass and regarded the portrait with a.
The bastard is a historical novel written by john jakes and originally published in 1974. John william jakes born march 31, 1932 is an american writer, best known for american historical fiction. The rebels by john jakes is the 2nd volume of the kent family chronicles. The rousing kent family saga continues as philip kent fights for his new. The novel was a huge success for john jakes and was adapted into a four hour television series in the year 1978 with the same title. John jakes is behind some of the most beloved american family sagas, in addition to sword and sorcery tales. Author of the bastard, the rebels, the titans, the seekers, the furies, the lawless, the warriors, california gold. The rebels is the second book in the series by john jakes, kent family chronicles.
In 1979, the novel was made into a television film. It is second in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series the story mixes fictional characters with historical events and figures, to narrate the nascent united states of america during the time of. The rebels the kent family chronicles book 2 and millions of other books are. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The fictional characters take over and for me, they need the interaction with the historical folks to keep the story feeling real. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The rebels is a historical novel written by john jakes, originally published in 1975, the second in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the.
By john jakes the rebels kent family chronicles volume 2. The kent families have prospered and wield the influence of the very. Read the rebels by john jakes available from rakuten kobo. Kent family chronicles series by john jakes goodreads. John jakes is the bestselling author of the kent family chronicles, the north and south trilogy, and the crown family saga. Ebook the american bicentennial series 3 book box set by john jakes. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The rebels is a historical novel written by john jakes, originally published in 1975, the second in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. The nook book ebook of the the kent family chronicles volumes one through three.
The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events or people, to tell the story of the united states of america in the time period leading up to the american revolution. Praise john jakes makes history come alive, makes it stir your blood and incite your senses. This is the second of eight installments of jakes s kent family chronicles, a very popular series about the american revolution written in the 1970s. This story holds the reader where the reader cant put the book aside easily. John jakes is the american ken follett the rebels picks right up after the events in the introduction to the kent family chronicles in the bastard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
His civil war trilogy, north and south, has sold millions of copies worldwide. Part two of the kent chronicles sees miami vices don johnson as a southern dandy up to his anachronistic hair in scandals, as the founding of a. The rebels by john jakes 2004, paperback for sale online. The rebels the kent family chronicles book two john jakes for my daughter andrea. 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. The novel mixes fictional characters with historical events and figures, as it narrates the story of the united states of america from 1794 through 1814. The kent family chronicles volumes one through three. Great reading, jakes paints a picture of an important era of american history. Aug 19, 2012 i approached that whole series with one question. Get you started to listen to the full audiobook the rebels, free at our library. The rousing kent family saga continues as philip kent fights for his new country alongside the greatest figures of the r. The rebels by john jakes overdrive rakuten overdrive. See the complete kent family chronicles series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The rebels is a 1979 american madefortelevision drama film based on the historical novel, the rebels, written by john jakes, originally published in 1975.
In john jakess unmatched style, north and south launches a trilogy that captures the fierce passions of a country at the precipice of disaster. It is book three in a series known as the kent family chronicles or the american bicentennial series. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Book publishing, theres never been a success story like that of john jakes. His work includes the highly acclaimed kent family chronicles series and the north and south trilogy. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. A patriot soldier in the ragtag continental army, philip kent defies the rule of the british crown, fighting for.
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