In the humorous, iconoclastic tradition of George MacDonald Fraser’s Flashman novels, meet real-life scoundrel James Wilkinson as he lies, schemes, back-stabs, and seduces his way through our nation’s early history In Scoundrel! historian and novelist Keith Thompson mixes fact and fiction with intense characterization and a riveting story. After experiencing Wilkinson’s irreverent spin, you’ll never view the American Revolution or the Founding Fathers the same way again. According to one reviewer: “Thompson follows the style and presentation of MacDonald Fraser, which includes placing the protagonist in actual historical events, tongue-in-cheek delivery of the character's attempts to evade threatening situations, and a large humorous and exotic sex scene. Thompson's presentation of the Revolutionary events for the failed attempt to conquer Canada (the 14th Colony) while concentrating on Benedict Arnold's escapades along with his conflicted interaction caused by scheming contemporaries, and the capture of Charles Lee at Basking Ridge, New Jersey, are not only well done, but probably delivered more truthfully than in American history books, so-called. His presentation of history is impeccable. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to gather insight into what actually happened during those early days of the war from 1775 to 1776.” Book and eBook Versions are Available
