Abducting Arnold

by Becky Akers

Benedict Arnold is the archetypal traitor—or was he? Abducting Arnold richly dramatizes the American Revolution’s most brilliant officer while turning little-known history into an edge-of-your-seat thriller.Cry, laugh, exult and rage as you read of General Arnold’s attempt to betray the Patriots’ Cause. When his fellow officers foil his treachery in the nick of time, Arnold flees to British lines in New York City, the most wanted man in America.Now, three months later, a young woman joins him. Clem Shippen is as skilled in the kitchen as she is homely, a cousin-in-law with scarce prospects for marriage who has previously served as Arnold’s cook. But this time there’s an added she is also a spy for General George Washington. He hopes to kidnap the traitorous Arnold and smuggle him back to American lines for trial and execution with Clem’s enthusiastic help. Enthusiastic, that is, until she realizes that Arnold may be a hero after all—and uncovers explosive information trying her fate and that of the new country to his...A novel of espionage, heartbreakingly close calls, and profound betrayal, Abducting Arnold will entrance you from its opening pages to its surprising denouement! And don't miss its sizzling prequel, Halestorm, also available on Smashwords.

Genres: Historical Fiction

488 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 7, 2013

Reviews

[Ka-AR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Becky Akers was an excellent historical novelist. Her novels were well researched with accurate historical facts and people interwoven in her stories. Unfortunately, Becky Akers died from cancer a couple of years ago. I personally miss her creativity. We exchanged dms on Substack before she died.