Rebel: The Starbuck Chronicles, Vol. 1
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When Richmond landowner Washington Faulconer snatches young Nate Starbuck from the grip of a Yankee-hating mob, Nate is both grateful and awed by his idealistic rescuer. Turning his back forever on the life he left in Boston, Nate agrees to join the newly formed Faulconers Legion, even though it means fighting against his native North.
But Nates dilemma is only one of many within the Legion. Faulconers own son cannot bring himself to fight, while his daughters cheating fianc plots for control of the family fortune. As they come together to march into battle, the men are prepared to start a war. . . but they arent ready for how theyand the nationwill be forever changed by the oaths they have sworn for their beloved South.
Bernard Cornwell was born in London. He worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. He lives with his wife on Cape Cod.
Tom Parker, recipient of the Golden Voice award, records a remarkable variety of books while pursuing his love of theater by directing two or three professional stage productions a year in the Washington, D.C., area.