Benjamin Franklin’s Bastard A Novel
Benjamin Franklin’s Bastard by Sally Cabot is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 24, 2014, featuring 384 pages in English. This novel explores a lesser-known aspect of the American Revolution, focusing on the relationship between Benjamin Franklin and his illegitimate son, William Franklin, as well as the women who played significant roles in their lives.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, loyalty, and ideological conflict during a tumultuous historical period. The story highlights the tension between William, a steadfast loyalist, and his father, whose differing views create an emotional rift. Through its exploration of love and war, this literary historical fiction offers a poignant look at the personal struggles intertwined with the broader events of the era.
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Benjamin Frankiln’s Bastard by Sally Cabot is an absorbing and compelling work of literary historical fiction that brings to life a little-known chapter of the American Revolution — the story of Benjamin Franklin and his bastard son, and the women who loved them both.
William Franklin, the son of Benjamin and his favorite mistress, Anne, is raised by Deborah, Benjamin’s wife. A steadfast loyalist, he and his father cannot reconcile their wildly disparate views, causing a rift in the bond both thought unbreakable.
Fascinating and heartbreaking, Benjamin Franklin’s Bastard is a gripping tale of family, love, and war, set against one of America’s most fascinating periods of history.
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