Little Turncoat
Little Turncoat by Geoff Baggett is a historical fiction novel published by Cocked Hat Publishing in February 2022. This edition, written in English and spanning 208 pages, follows the journey of William Newman, a young man raised in the South Carolina backcountry as the son of a staunch British Loyalist. As the British army invades in 1780, William finds himself amidst a violent civil war that challenges his beliefs and loyalty to the crown, forcing him to confront the harsh realities of conflict and the complexities of allegiance.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and personal conviction during a tumultuous period in American history. As William witnesses the injustices of war, he grapples with the decision to align with his father’s views or to forge his own path in support of independence. Little Turncoat presents a vivid portrayal of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods, offering insights into the struggles faced by individuals torn between familial loyalty and the quest for freedom.
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William Newman was the son of a dedicated British Loyalist. Growing up in the South Carolina backcountry, he had never questioned his father’s loyalty to England or to King George III. He, too, had always considered himself a loyal subject to King and country.
But when the armies of the British empire invaded South Carolina in 1780, a violent civil war erupted in the backcountry. This new war pitted friend against friend and neighbor against neighbor. As William witnessed the injustices and atrocities of the war, he began to question the King’s actions and his father’s loyalties. But, could he ever go against his father’s politics and wishes? Would he actually take up arms and go to war against the mightiest army in the world?
Little Turncoat is the story of a teenager from South Carolina who bravely charted his own course and, through amazing acts of courage and valor, served the cause of independence and the United States of America.
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