Kent Family Chronicles The Bastard, Book 1, (Paperback)

from van_stef

A good start to the series. A very thick book and it does take a few chapters to get interesting, but if you take the time to continue to a few chapters in you get hooked.

from KnittyGritty

A great way to learn about the history of America through the eyes of fictional characters. The story is personalized from the first Pilgrims leaving England on the Mayflower. John Jakes is an excellent storyteller!! Be sure that you have the next volume handy before you get to the end of the cur...

from miyurose

I love John Jakes. I find his historical fiction to be incredible. I get sucked into the story so quickly. Part of what makes his books so good for me is his inclusion of real people as characters in his stories. Plus, this particular series takes place during a time in history that I do not know...

from jwood652

Book One of the excellent 8 volume "Kent Family Chronicles" which follows various members of a family with a background of early American history beginning at the time of the Revolution. You'll be hooked on the series and anything John Jakes. If he wrote it, I love it!

from bookworm2bookworm

This is the first book of the Kent Family Chronicles as well as my first read from this author and I loved it. I now must acquire all nine books because this is just a start to this saga. I would highly recommend this author to all of the aspiring writers out there. This should be a must read for...