For Our Cause Was Just

by Larry Chiger

What if a single bullet could alter the fate of a revolution?
September 1777. The American Revolution hangs in the balance as General George Washington prepares for battle. But when a single fateful shot takes down the commander of the Continental Army, the course of history takes a turn.
In this reimagining of the American Revolution, Captain Patrick Ferguson, the British officer whose unit is responsible, is thrust into the war's pivotal moments as British forces tighten their grip on Philadelphia. Alongside him is his friend, the charismatic Captain John André, torn between duty and his love for Peggy Shippen, the enchanting daughter of a prominent Philadelphia family. André’s actions spark clashes with the volatile turncoat Benedict Arnold, setting off a cascade of unexpected consequences.
As the Continental Congress fractures along geographic lines, its leaders are at odds over strategy and the future of the nation. Amid the turmoil, the dream of independence falters as individuals wrestle with decisions that will shape the fate of a country.
Rich in historical detail and suspense, For Our Cause Was Just is a gripping tale of loyalty, betrayal, and the human cost of war. A must-read for fans of alternate history and revolutionary drama, this novel explores how one moment can change the destiny of nations - and the lives of those who fight for them.
Will the dream of independence endure - or will one shot alter the destiny of America forever?

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2025

Reviews

[E. Eggert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great alternate history!
A very well researched and well written alternate history. It's obvious how much thought and research went into this. It's a great story!

[Avellina Balestri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I do not read many books in the alternative history genre, but this one drew me in as soon as I saw that two of my favorite historical characters, Major Patrick Ferguson and Major John Andre, played significant roles in it. My own trilogy, "All Ye That Pass By," features both of them, so I was curious to see what role they played in this work. The author creatively expounded upon various "what ifs" that might have proliferated from Ferguson's famous opportunity to shoot Washington having a different outcome. With the commander-in-chief leaving a vacuum behind him, the revolutionaries find themselves shuffling to shore up gaps in their defenses, but the King's troops are taking full advantage of the domino effect to turn the tide of the war in their favor. I enjoyed the way the author covered so many different alternate scenarios over the course of multiple years, and featured multiple other favorite characters of mine, such as General John Burgoyne and General Simon Fraser, who come to the join conclusion that, contrary to a certain hype-up speech, Britons tactically retreating is not the worst outcome. Arnold, still a double-dealer, plays a key role in altering the sequence of events, in part by ending up in something of a soap opera with John Andre and Peggy Shippen! Probably my favorite scenes were the ones showing Andre and Ferguson having down time, flirting with the ladies and planning social events. I appreciate the little aspects of their characters that the author clearly researched, especially Ferguson's firm belief in both honor and providence. As someone who has read many of Ferguson's personal letters, I found the conclusion, which is in the form of a memoir after the war's end, to be very in keeping for his writing style, and the sentiments I believe he would have expressed under those circumstances. All in all, this was an entertaining read, and I recommend it to those with an interest in exploring these historical characters and the way history might have taken a different turn for them.

[Andrew K · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting veiw of history

A very well written book with a good use of historical people and actual events with different outcomes that some what follows some of the thinking of the Howe brothers that were at the time some what simperthetic with the American point of view. A very enjoyable alternative history,

[Drew Sagedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

An intriguing indie novel on the possibilities of a different today. Good for history buffs. There are lots of characters, and at times it makes it difficult to follow.