The Bastard (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 1)

Name: The Bastard (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 1)
Price: 8.84 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4070 reviews)
Author: Jakes, John

by Jakes, John

Historical Fiction Science Fiction Fantasy

4.5 (4,070)

4.5 stars from 4,070 reviews. Top 59% of Historical Fiction books we track.

751 pages~12.5 hr readPublished by Open Road Media

$8.8432% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $12.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling historical epics that weave personal ambition into larger historical moments, like the North and South trilogy.
You're drawn to characters who must reinvent themselves and navigate loyalty when everything around them is changing.
You want a doorstop of a book that pulls you through 700+ pages without feeling like work.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tightly plotted narratives that move quickly. This is dense, layered, and takes its time building Phillipe's world.
You're looking for a romance-first story. The personal relationships serve the historical arc, not the other way around.
You want a book focused solely on the Revolution itself rather than a man caught between two worlds during it.

About this book

The first volume in the Kent Family Chronicles follows Phillipe Charboneau, the illegitimate son and unrecognized heir of the Duke of Kentland. After being denied his birthright upon the Duke's death, Phillipe leaves London for America to build a new life. He changes his name to Philip Kent and arrives as the American Revolution begins, an event that tests his loyalties in unexpected ways. This historical fiction novel is the opening installment of John Jakes's Kent Family Chronicles series. The ebook includes an illustrated biography of John Jakes with rare images from the author's personal collection.

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$1.99 – $12.99

Currently on sale at $8.84 — 32% off peak. Price has dropped 51 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 41 days. Typically stays discounted for 23 days.

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Currently around #60K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 98% recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 4,070 reviews

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