Patriot Colonel

<p><strong><em>A Historical Novel of the American Revolution</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Step into the heart of the <strong>American Revolution</strong> through the eyes of Colonel Francis Locke a forgotten hero whose courage helped shape the nation's destiny. Born in Northern Ireland in 1722 and raised on the frontier of <strong>colonial America</strong> Locke's story spans from humble beginnings as a farmer to his rise as a respected patriot officer in the fight for independence.</p><p></p><p>As tensions rise between colonists and the British Crown Locke leads daring raids and commands troops in pivotal battles of the <strong>U.S. Revolutionary War</strong> standing firm against Loyalist forces and the British army. Through hardship and triumph one thing remains constant-his steadfast love for his wife Anna and his devotion to family freedom and faith.</p><p></p><p>Rich in <strong>Revolutionary War</strong> history and inspired by true events <em>Patriot Colonel: The Life & Times of Francis Locke</em> brings to life the untold saga of a man who embodied the American spirit long before the birth of the United States. From the fields of <strong>North Carolina </strong>to the battlefronts of the South this sweeping historical fiction novel captures the grit honor and sacrifice of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary patriot.</p><p></p><p>Fans of David McCullough's <em>1776</em> Jeff Shaara's <em>Rise to Rebellion</em> and Joseph J. Ellis's <em>Founding Brothers</em> will be captivated by this authentic tale of courage and conviction during America's fight for freedom.</p>