Eagle in the Sky

American Revolution #4

by F. Van Wyck Mason

As America battles the British and struggles against its own internal dissension, the lives of three young doctors, intimately entwined by the historical events around them, are detailed in all their glory and, occasionally, their shame.

While the cunning Dr. Asa Peabody schemes his way to a fortune under General Benedict Arnold, and Dr. Lucius Devoe strains under the demands of a central army hospital, the dashing Dr. Peter Burnham becomes a ship's surgeon on a privateer and witnesses some of the most tumultuous moments of the war. On the terror-ridden Danish island of St. Jan, Burnham finds a passionate love that redeems and emboldens his life.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical

500 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1948

About the author

aka Geoffrey Coffin, Frank W. Mason, Ward Weaver

Francis Van Wyck Mason (November 11, 1901 – August 28, 1978, Bermuda) was an American historian and novelist. He had a long and prolific career as a writer spanning 50 years and including 65 published novels.

Reviews

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books by F. Van Wyck Mason are, I believe, out of print. I read all of them I could get my hands on when I was in high school and they were instrumental in developing my love of historical fiction.

[Andre · Rating 4 out of 5]

During the years 1780-1781, our nation became bankrupt and was all but exhausted by internal dissension and by the desparate battles of a long Revolutionary War in its final stages. Author F. van Wyck Mason traces this story of three young doctors, their careers, their love-making, and their rough and tumble adventures in the service of the young and struggling country.

[Shirley]

During the years 1780-1781, our nation became bankrupt and was all but exhausted by internal dissension and by the desparate battles of a long Revolutionary War in its final stages. Author F. van Wyck Mason traces this story of three young doctors, their careers, their love-making, and their rough and tumble adventures in the service of the young and struggling country.

[Beverly · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the backdrop of the end of the American Revolution, this is the story of 3 newly credentialed doctors. I enjoyed the parts about the medical techniques in use in the 1770's and was amazed that any people survived their treatments! The characters were likeable with a touch of innocence. It was fun reading a book written in 1948 and appreciating the different tone.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

# medical students graduate in 1700's America and embark on varied & chequered careers.