The Americans (The Kent Family Chronicles Volume VIII)

About the Author John Jakes is the bestselling author of Charleston, the Kent Family Chronicles, the North and South trilogy, On Secret Service, California Gold, Homeland, and American Dreams. Descended from a soldier of the Virginia Continental Line who fought in the American Revolution, Jakes is one of today’s most distinguished authors of historical fiction. Product Description The Kent Family Chronicles conclude with Gideon Kent in failing health and his heirs unready to uphold the family legacy of service when their country needs them most. Review "A master of the ancient art of storytelling."The best historical novelist of our time. (Patricia Cornwell) A master of the ancient art of storytelling. ("New York Times Book Review")