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The Lawless (The Kent Family Chronicles Book 7) Kindle Edition

by John Jakes (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,204 ratings
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The Civil War is over, but the Kent family’s good fortune is suddenly threatened in this novel by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of North and South.
 The penultimate volume in John Jakes’s stirring Kent Family Chronicles finds America booming in its postwar prosperity. With this newly secured peace comes an opportunity for the Kent family to reconcile and to thrive, both personally and financially. Gideon Kent takes up his father’s vow to reunite the family, but when he brings his father’s widow back into the fold, the repercussions seem insurmountable. Against the backdrop of a recovering nation, the Kents face dramatic challenges and unexpected rifts that could leave the family shattered for years to come. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.
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    The Kent Family Chronicles
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“Jakes’s careful manipulation of history and his knack for creating wacky, wicked characters are sure to lure readers.” —The Washington Post “John Jakes knows his history, has an eye for detail [and] spins a good yarn.” —The Baltimore Sun

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John Jakes (b. 1932), the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.   

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008E6OEE0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (July 10, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5679 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 849 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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John Jakes (b. 1932), the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.

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D. Allgire
5.0 out of 5 stars Best in the series
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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Very good story. Best characters. Jakes hits his stride in this one. I very much enjoyed it. Ready for next one.
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anthony consentino
5.0 out of 5 stars John Jakes 'The Lawless'
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
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Another great book in the Kent Family Series. It mixes fiction with history superbly.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Lawless was just as good as those before it
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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I am now reading the last in the series. The Lawless was just as good as those before it. I found that I was not only reading a great book, but was being reminded of our country's history. In some ways I feel we have not come as far as we are led to believe. In Lawless I find that big money was as controlling then as it is today.
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pugpower63
5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023
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Arrived late, due to the postal system, but intact. Have used them before and are excellent.
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Brenda S
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical novels.
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
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I love the entire series. What i like most is the way he brings in so many factors that affected whatever historical event he's writing about. The Revolution, the Civil War, the Gold Rush, the Alamo, whatever. His characters are richly drawn and such individuals. They aren't carbon copies of other characters. I strongly recommend this series. Be sure to start with the first one, The Bastard, and read them in order. The Bastard, The Rebels, The Seekers, The Furies, The Titans, The Warriors, The Lawless, and The Americans. Excellent, excellent, excellent!
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Gillian T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2015
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Where I live, in a small town in the north-east of Brazil, it's impossible to find anyone to speak English to, let alone buy anything to read in English. Imagine my delight therefore when I was given a pile of old dog-eared paperbacks left behind by an American family here in the 80's. Among the books were John Jakes 'Kent Family Chronicles'. By the second book I was hooked only to be dismayed when I finished book six and discovered book seven was missing. Fortunately the gods were smiling that day for we had Internet AND electricity - an unusual combination here - and I was able to put my infrequently used Kindle to work and call on the services of Amazon (an unfortunate name by the way for someone who lives in this part of Brazil!). Book seven, The Lawless, was a necessary continuation and as wonderful as ALL the others in the series. I thoroughly recommend this book and the other 7 (especially to those who, like me, weren't interested by this period of American history at school). These books have so transported me to the 18th and 19th century that even my ever-so-British speech has been infected with new 'old' words. Thank you John Jakes and thank you Amazon!
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avril cowie
4.0 out of 5 stars An historical fictional account of the Kent family
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013
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I thoroughly enjoyed every book in this series. It follows the Kent family and the descendants fortunes from the time of Phillip Kents arrival in America through the American war of Independence, the civil war, the goldrush, the development of the railroads. I could not wait to read the next book in the history of the family and the historical events of America, until I had finshed them all. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction and American history.
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T. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2022
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Having just finished the 7th book in the Kent Family Chronicles, I am once again amazed at how Jakes so easily captures and expands my interest in history. The prose is so easily read and understood (although I must admit my vocabulary has been wonderfully expanded). This is a truly compelling series. I have never read through novels so quickly. Thanks ever so much for using and sharing your talent, Mr. Jakes.
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Barbara Raue
5.0 out of 5 stars The struggles of a nation as it grows as seen through the Kent family
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2022
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Another exciting read in the continuing chronicles of the Kent family as the history of the United States is traced through the years.
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Maria Atkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2020
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A brilliant book, part of a set. Very good condition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2021
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Not essential to have read the preceding books in the seriesbut makes the next easier to follow.read them all, you will be pleased
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M. R. De Boer
5.0 out of 5 stars read the entire series
Reviewed in Germany on October 8, 2010
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The entire series are such a treat. You get taken away by the family saga, the successes and hurdles they encounter while struggling along in this new society that's being built in America. Read all the books, it's gripping entertainment!
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Glang
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2018
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Great read, great Series
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