The Prophecy|Volume One

The Prophecy. Volume One by John Richardson is a historical novel set in the Niagara Peninsula during the American Revolutionary War. The story follows the fortunes of two brothers Charles and Philip de Haldimar who are divided in their loyalties. Charles is a British officer while Philip is a Loyalist who sides with the Americans. The novel opens in 1776 with the de Haldimar brothers returning to their family home in Niagara after serving in the British Army. Charles is immediately drawn into the conflict between the British and the Americans while Philip is more interested in pursuing his own romantic interests. The brothers loyalties are tested when Philip is captured by the British and accused of spying for the Americans. Charles must decide whether to save his brother or to uphold his duty to the British Crown. The Prophecy is a complex and well-written novel that explores the themes of loyalty betrayal and the human cost of war. It is also a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into life in the Niagara Peninsula during the American Revolution. The novel is divided into two volumes. The first volume introduces the main characters and sets up the conflict between the British and the Americans. The second volume follows the de Haldimar brothers as they navigate the war and its aftermath.