#1 New York Times bestselling author Meet Phillipe Charboneau: the illegitimate son of the Duke of Kentland. Upon the Duke’s death, Phillipe is denied his birthright and left to build a life of his own. Seeking all that the New World promises, he leaves London for America and prepares for the future by changing his name to Philip Kent. He arrives at the brink of the American Revolution, which tests his allegiances in ways he never imagined. “John Jakes is the best historical novelist of our time.” —Patricia Cornwell |