On Secret Service: A Novel - Hardcover

Jakes, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052594544X ISBN 13: 9780525945444

Publisher: E P Dutton, 2000

Synopsis

A new novel by the "godfather of the historical novel" retraces the early years of the "Secret Service," from the Pinkertons to the assassination of Lincoln, following four main characters--a spy, a rebel, and actress, and an officer. 135,000 first printing.

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Review:

John Jakes is the best historical novelist of our time. The factual details in ON SECRET SERVICE are simply astonishing: you walk the muddy streets, smell the acrid smoke of battlefields, and experience firsthand the inner workings of a vast conspiracy. Jake s' new novel is a fascinating account of how the Secret Service began and a powerful new perspective on a war the world can't forget (PATRICIA CORNWELL)

Another gripping Civil War epic packed with action and strong characters. (PETERBOROUGH EVENING TELEGRAPH)

The theme is maintaining honour in war, while pursuing relationships that cause conflicting loyalties. In exploring this theme, Jakes maps the inner soul of America. (HISTORICAL NEWS REVIEW)

Book Description:

* An epic sweep of the overall history of the American Civil War

About this edition

• Publisher: E P Dutton
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 052594544X
• ISBN 13: 9780525945444
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448