Abducting Arnold

Mystery & Suspense, Espionage, Fiction & Literature, Historical, Thrillers
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Author: Becky Akers ISBN: 9780988203235
Publisher: Becky Akers Publication: September 2, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Becky Akers
ISBN: 9780988203235
Publisher: Becky Akers
Publication: September 2, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Benedict Arnold is the archetypal traitor—or was he? Abducting Arnold richly dramatizes the American Revolution’s most brilliant officer while turning little-known history into an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

Cry, laugh, exult and rage as you read of General Arnold’s attempt to betray the Patriots’ Cause. When his fellow officers foil his treachery in the nick of time, Arnold flees to British lines in New York City, the most wanted man in America.

Now, three months later, a young woman joins him. Clem Shippen is as skilled in the kitchen as she is homely, a cousin-in-law with scarce prospects for marriage who has previously served as Arnold’s cook. But this time there’s an added ingredient: she is also a spy for General George Washington. He hopes to kidnap the traitorous Arnold and smuggle him back to American lines for trial and execution with Clem’s enthusiastic help. Enthusiastic, that is, until she realizes that Arnold may be a hero after all—and uncovers explosive information trying her fate and that of the new country to his...

A novel of espionage, heartbreakingly close calls, and profound betrayal, Abducting Arnold will entrance you from its opening pages to its surprising denouement! And don't miss its sizzling prequel, Halestorm, also available on Smashwords.

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Benedict Arnold is the archetypal traitor—or was he? Abducting Arnold richly dramatizes the American Revolution’s most brilliant officer while turning little-known history into an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

Cry, laugh, exult and rage as you read of General Arnold’s attempt to betray the Patriots’ Cause. When his fellow officers foil his treachery in the nick of time, Arnold flees to British lines in New York City, the most wanted man in America.

Now, three months later, a young woman joins him. Clem Shippen is as skilled in the kitchen as she is homely, a cousin-in-law with scarce prospects for marriage who has previously served as Arnold’s cook. But this time there’s an added ingredient: she is also a spy for General George Washington. He hopes to kidnap the traitorous Arnold and smuggle him back to American lines for trial and execution with Clem’s enthusiastic help. Enthusiastic, that is, until she realizes that Arnold may be a hero after all—and uncovers explosive information trying her fate and that of the new country to his...

A novel of espionage, heartbreakingly close calls, and profound betrayal, Abducting Arnold will entrance you from its opening pages to its surprising denouement! And don't miss its sizzling prequel, Halestorm, also available on Smashwords.

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