The year is 1777. As the war for American independence rages across the sea, London is swept off its feet by Jack Absolute, the dashing rogue in Richard Sheridan's comedy The Rivals. That is, until the real Jack Absolute, former captain of the 16th Light Dragoons, returns after years abroad to discover this slander of his reputation.
Before he can even protest, he is embroiled in a duel over an alluring actress of questionable repute, and his only escape is the one he most dreads: to be pressed again into the King's service—this time, as a spy for the British in the Revolutionary War.
This book fit perfectly for the War through the Generations reading challenge. Jack has resigned his commission when he is pulled back into service for The Crown. I liked Jack from the beginning and each time it looked like his life was over, I held my breath. This is the first book I've read about the American Revolution from the British POV with a British hero. Full of action, and adventure as Jack tries to flush out the spy in their camp.
Author: C.C. Humphreys
Published: May 2013
Pages: 274
Genre: Historical Fiction
Source: Sourcebooks Landmark
Finished: 6/8/13
This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from Sourcebooks and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.
8 comments:
Gotta need the British POV too
Interesting to get the story from the other side.
Yes, an interesting view. Thanks Nise.
I don't think I've ever read anything about the American Revolution from the British point of view. I bet this is interesting!
I've not heard of this book at all but it sounds really interesting. Thanks for the review!
I need to add more books into my reading that entail the American Revolution. I like the sounds of this one!
I really enjoyed this one, too. Jack is such a great character.
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