In the third instalment of the Cutler Family Chronicles the action moves to the Quasi War with France and find Lt. Richard Cutler serving on the first frigates of the young nations new navy USS Constellation and USS Constitution during the major actions of the campaign.
At the same time the ever expanding Cutler family is again used to explore the political and family relationships between America and England. Not many years before the two countries had fought one another as America struggled for independence with France aiding them. Now old friendships are reforming and after France starts to attack American trading vessels England and America find a common interest bringing them together over French colonial rule in Haiti.
As always the naval, family and political threads are woven together in an excellent well written and believable narrative by the author as he explores the early history of the young nation.
I look forward to reading the next in the series. Recommended.
Description of: The Power and the Glory
Author: William C. Hammond
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