Bøker av Mark James Miller

George Washington crossing the Delaware. Tom Paine reading, "These are the times that try men's souls." Nathan Hale's defiant cry, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country." And the Declaration of Independence proclaims the birth of a new nation, the United States of America.The Summer Soldiers takes us into the second year of the American Revolution as the story of Josiah Hartford and the people around him continues to unfold. Hugo, Josiah's nemesis, struggling with his doubts about the war even as he must hide who he truly is. Violet, following Josiah to New York, hoping to see him again. Tarleton, the rogue, now tasked with hanging errant British soldiers. Joshua Loring, willing to give up his beautiful wife Elizabeth in exchange for a promotion. William Dermont, the traitor whose life Josiah saved, seeking redemption. And Josiah himself, trying to deny his growing love for Violet and determined to find Hugo and fight the final duel they both know must happen.The Summer Soldiers is about the men and women who carry on through the darkest days of the American Revolution. George Washington's bold plan is the last hope to save American independence.

"A fictional character intertwined with real-life historical figures and events creates an engaging, difficult-to-put-down read that will definitely leave you wanting more." -Sublime Book ReviewThe first shots of the American Revolution. The battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill. The British Major at Lexington shouting, "Disperse, you damned rebels!" The American Colonel at Bunker Hill, calmly saying: "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!"The White Cockade is the story of the early days of the American Revolution and of the men and women caught up in it: Josiah, who doesn't want war but can't escape it. Hugo, once Josiah's best friend but now his bitter enemy. Mercy, who dreams of marrying Josiah. Walter, eager to fight the British. Alice, whose desperate love for Josiah knows no limits. Tarleton, the roguish, womanizing British officer. Patrick, who can solve the most complex mathematical equations while living in his own world.This is the story of people caught in historical forces that will change their lives.