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<p><strong>From <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Bernard Cornwell--one of the greatest yet little-known skirmishes of the Revolution: the Penobscot Expedition a battle that would reveal the true character of a legendary Revolutionary hero.</strong></p><p>This new novel takes place during the very early days of the rebellion or the War of Independence in 18th century Massachusetts before Washington and before the organization of a colonial army. A small British fleet with a few soldiers on board had sailed in to be met to their surprise with an overwhelming strength of local militia. </p><p>Cornwell tells the story on both sides of the conflict based largely on real figures including of course Paul Revere (famous from the much later poem).</p>