The Rebels (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 2)

Name: The Rebels (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 2)
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2260 reviews)
Author: John Jakes

by John Jakes

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.5 (2,260)

4.5 stars from 2,260 reviews. Top 77% of Historical Fiction books we track.

491 pages~8.2 hr readPublished by CorgiPublished 1975-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love historical fiction that puts you inside actual battles and lets you feel the chaos of war through a character's eyes.
You enjoyed the first book and want to follow Philip Kent deeper into the Revolution with the same immersive storytelling.
You appreciate sweeping family sagas that span decades and intertwine personal stakes with massive historical events.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer tightly plotted thrillers over sprawling multi-generational narratives that move at their own pace.
You want a quick read. At nearly 500 pages, this demands real commitment and rewards it slowly.
You're looking for a female protagonist or ensemble cast. This is very much Philip Kent's story.

About this book

Philip Kent serves as a Continental soldier during the Revolutionary War, beginning at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Having taken up arms for his adopted country, Kent fights in major battles throughout America's early history while remaining dedicated to the cause of independence. Kent's experiences interweave with those of various historical and fictional characters as the Revolution unfolds. The narrative follows his personal struggle alongside the broader conflict of the era. This ebook includes an illustrated biography of John Jakes with rare images from the author's personal collection.

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Currently on sale at $4.99 — 69% off peak. Price has dropped 44 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 44 days. Typically stays discounted for 14 days.

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Currently around #103K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.5★ from 2,260 reviews

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