Homeland: A Novel (The Crown Family Saga Book 1)

The first book in The Crown Family Saga follows Pauli Kroner, a young German immigrant who arrives in America from Berlin and joins his wealthy uncle in Chicago. His uncle, Joe Crown, is a self-made brewery tycoon who runs his household with strict control, despite having rebellious children and a wife seeking independence. Pauli seeks to build his own life and pursues a destiny in the early motion picture industry. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel depicts the Crown family—relatives both close and distant—navigating a transformative era. Pauli witnesses the Pullman Strike and experiences an unrequited love while encountering historical figures including Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and Buffalo Bill. The narrative weaves together family drama with the social and technological changes of turn-of-the-century America. Named a New York Times Notable Book, the novel is noted for its period detail and depiction of the era's sounds, smells, and tastes. This ebook includes an illustrated biography of John Jakes with rare images from his personal collection.