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Fetching Captain Henry
A Daring Rescue Mission in Dangerous Territory!
Spring 1778 at Valley George Washington’s army has survived the freezing and starvation of winter. Provisions and supplies are arriving regularly. Von Steuben is busy training the soldiers to take on the British when they leave Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Washington has a problem on his hands.
In the aftermath of the Battle of Saratoga, Captain John Henry, the son of Virginia’s governor, Patrick Henry, frustrated in love and disillusioned by the bloodiness of the war, has left his post in General Gates’s army and is wandering somewhere in the northern colonies. A desolate Patrick has written Washington, beseeching him to use his resources to find and restore John to his family. Subsequently, Washington’s spy web has located a man who may be young Henry, penniless and stranded in New Jersey near British-occupied New York City—an area frequented by redcoat patrols and bands of Loyalist partisans. The general knows that the British would love to get their hands on the son of “Liberty or Death” Henry. Only a daring raid by a small force has a chance of confirming the man’s identity and extracting him safely. But Washington has just the officer to lead such a daunting Major Wend Eckert, commandant of the Legion of Continental Guides.
In this fourth novel of the Rebellion Road series, author Robert J. Shade has crafted a gripping story of spies and desperate skirmishes with a touch of romance against the background of a little-known incident of the Revolutionary War. So saddle up and ride with Eckert and his bold and colorful comrades as they undertake a mission in which danger hides around every bend of the road.
Spring 1778 at Valley George Washington’s army has survived the freezing and starvation of winter. Provisions and supplies are arriving regularly. Von Steuben is busy training the soldiers to take on the British when they leave Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Washington has a problem on his hands.
In the aftermath of the Battle of Saratoga, Captain John Henry, the son of Virginia’s governor, Patrick Henry, frustrated in love and disillusioned by the bloodiness of the war, has left his post in General Gates’s army and is wandering somewhere in the northern colonies. A desolate Patrick has written Washington, beseeching him to use his resources to find and restore John to his family. Subsequently, Washington’s spy web has located a man who may be young Henry, penniless and stranded in New Jersey near British-occupied New York City—an area frequented by redcoat patrols and bands of Loyalist partisans. The general knows that the British would love to get their hands on the son of “Liberty or Death” Henry. Only a daring raid by a small force has a chance of confirming the man’s identity and extracting him safely. But Washington has just the officer to lead such a daunting Major Wend Eckert, commandant of the Legion of Continental Guides.
In this fourth novel of the Rebellion Road series, author Robert J. Shade has crafted a gripping story of spies and desperate skirmishes with a touch of romance against the background of a little-known incident of the Revolutionary War. So saddle up and ride with Eckert and his bold and colorful comrades as they undertake a mission in which danger hides around every bend of the road.
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Published May 21, 2024
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July 30, 2024
Another excellent story from the American War of Independence, taking place two years after the events of the previous book. Major Eckert, the commander of an elite unit of Washington scouts, is ordered to find the wayward son of Governor Patrick ("Give me liberty, or give me death!") Henry. Followed by spies and old enemies - while traveling through disputed territory - he has to fight with the greater numbers of both pro-British partisans and British soldiers. In addition to Wend Eckert, we also meet other characters from previous books such as Mary Fraser.
R. Shade has an indisputable talent as a storyteller, and in a readable way he lets us meet historically faithful but also very vivid characters. The reader feels as if he could actually shake hands with the likes of George and Martha Washington or "Bloody Ban" Tarleton. I look forward to the next episode of great saga.
R. Shade has an indisputable talent as a storyteller, and in a readable way he lets us meet historically faithful but also very vivid characters. The reader feels as if he could actually shake hands with the likes of George and Martha Washington or "Bloody Ban" Tarleton. I look forward to the next episode of great saga.
May 24, 2024
Robert shade has another grand book
Further comings and adventures of the characters in this series. Events after Saratoga for Washington’s Army, the Spring of 1778.
A page turner.
Anxiously awaiting book 5.
Further comings and adventures of the characters in this series. Events after Saratoga for Washington’s Army, the Spring of 1778.
A page turner.
Anxiously awaiting book 5.
June 10, 2024
Excellent Series
Informative and interesting Series. The characters are well developed. The story does just what it is supposed to do, allow the reader to loose themselves in the story.
Informative and interesting Series. The characters are well developed. The story does just what it is supposed to do, allow the reader to loose themselves in the story.
September 29, 2024
Excellent Historical Fiction!!
I've read all of Mr. Shades books, and have found them all to be excellent in this genre. The Rebellion Road Series continues, hopefully for many more books!
I've read all of Mr. Shades books, and have found them all to be excellent in this genre. The Rebellion Road Series continues, hopefully for many more books!
June 25, 2024
Best Revolutionary War Series Ever
Great series, I can't wait for book 5 of the Rebellion Road. Hope Mr. Shade is busy writing it!!!
Huzzah
Great series, I can't wait for book 5 of the Rebellion Road. Hope Mr. Shade is busy writing it!!!
Huzzah
July 6, 2024
Good read
As usual great read. A few editorial mistakes but nothing great. Can hardly wait for the next installment. Keeper me interest to the end.
As usual great read. A few editorial mistakes but nothing great. Can hardly wait for the next installment. Keeper me interest to the end.
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