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My Father's Kingdom: A Novel of Puritan New England Paperback – March 1, 2017

by James W. George (Author)
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The year is 1671 and New England is in turmoil. Fifty years after the Pilgrims’ miraculous alliance with the great Massasoit and the Wampanoag nation, friend has become foe.Thrust into the center of events is Reverend Israel Brewster, an idealistic young minister with a famous grandfather and a tragic past. Meanwhile, Massasoit's son Metacomet, known as "King Philip" by the English, is tormented by both the present and the past. He is watching the resources and culture of the Wampanoag nation fade away at the hands of the English and desperately wishes to restore hope and security to his people.In a world of religious fervor, devastating sickness, and incessant greed, can the alliance of their forefathers survive? Or will New England feel the wrath of tragic, bloody war?
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    My Father's Kingdom
  2. Print length
    196 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1544095848
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1544095844
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Createspace Independent Pub (March 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544095848
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544095844
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 240 ratings

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James W. George

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James W. George is a lover of history and historical fiction. He is a graduate of Boston University, a military veteran, and he is currently residing in Virginia with his wife and children.

He published his critically-acclaimed debut novel, "My Father’s Kingdom", in January 2017. The novel depicted the prelude to King Philip’s War in 1671 New England. The Indie View said: “Five stars...This is high historical drama handled wonderfully…a tale that will fully engage you on every level.”

"My Father’s Kingdom" is a planned trilogy, and book two, "The Prophet and the Witch", was published in September 2017. This is an epic novel that spans the entire conflict of King Philip’s War, and includes such notable historical figures as Josiah Winslow, Increase Mather, Metacomet, Benjamin Church, and Mary Rowlandson. The Literary Titan awarded it five stars and a gold medal for October 2017. “Expertly written and instantly engaging from the first few pages…I was captivated...one of the more intellectual of reads."

In 2020, he turned his attention to history-inspired fantasy and composed book one of an epic new series, "All the World's Colors." Subsequently, in 2021, he published "The Prophet's Reward", the conclusion to his trilogy of Puritan New England novels.

He is looking forward to future books, and will enthusiastically reply to any questions, comments, insights, or witticisms posted to his Goodreads page.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017
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I love historical fiction and I always look forward to diving into a new story that will not only entertain me but also enrich my knowledge of history. “My Father’s Kingdom” is definitely one of such stories. Rich in multi-dimensional and compelling characters, the atmosphere of the 17th century Puritan New World pulled me right in. What I also appreciated was how the author masterfully interweaved true historical events with fictional ones, this way presenting true history of the New World in an even more riveting way.
The story itself is told mainly through the eyes of two main characters – a young Linto from the Wampanoag tribe and Reverend Israel Brewster – a spiritual leader of a small town in a Plimoth colony. The parallels and striking differences between two of the worlds they represented, the interactions and attitudes of two proud nations trying to coexist in peace were fascinating to follow. But what appealed to me even more was how the views concerning such co-existence differed among the English settlers: those like Israel who was more than welcoming and open-minded towards his Wampanoag neighbors, and assistant governor Winslow, who considered them nothing more than savages and has his mind set on erasing them off the face of the earth a long time ago.
Without giving away too much of the plot let me just tell you that it was indeed a great read. Everyone interested in the New England history should definitely pick it up. Five stars!
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4.0 out of 5 stars An authentic journey into America's past
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2017
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A good historical novel must find a balance between accuracy and accessibility. Lean too far in the former direction, and the work reads like a textbook. Lean too far in the latter, and the writing becomes generic from a lack of period detail. This book threads the needle nicely, offering the expertise one would want in order to feel transported to the time and place but enough explanation to acquaint the reader with foreign or obscure esoterica. The dialogue is rich with the vocabulary and cadence one would expect from both indigenous peoples and colonists, and the plotline is propulsive enough to keep the reader turning the pages. The only issue, at least in the Kindle Paperwhite edition, was the formatting of indents. In several places, none occur, which disrupts the narrative. But all in all, this book is an entertaining and educational read about a lesser-known event in American history.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ending?
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
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Had NO idea there were sequels to this ...and the story's abrupt ending was a shock and disappointing. Unfair when authors play this game!
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Geoff Baggett
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Kick-off to an Enjoyable Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2018
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Silly me … I started the series with Book 2. I had to do some “backtracking” and discover the climate and politics that led up to the horrific early American conflict known as “King Phillip’s War.”

As I stated in my review of his second book, J.W. George has opened my eyes to a period of time in our history about which I previously knew absolutely nothing!

“My Father’s Kingdom” provides a fictionalized account of the actual events that preceded King Philip’s War. Mr. George uses a fascinating juxtaposition of viewpoints … giving the reader detailed and emotional glimpses into the politics, causes, and characters on both sides of the conflict. Though my original inclination is to side with the “glorified” version of the early Pilgrims and members of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this account exposed me to an entirely different depiction of the people and their politics. Truly, this period inquisition, accusation, and disregard of the value of the natives of the land was the “dark ages” of our history.

Once again, I found myself identifying strongly with the native, Linto, and his English counterpart, Israel Brewster. Both characters, in remarkably different and yet similar fashion, learned how devious the religious and political leaders of Plymouth Colony could be. These are not depictions or events that one is likely to learn about in the average class on early American history.

As a fan of historical fiction, I appreciated the way in which the author introduced small tidbits of the original language, without burdening the reader with the frustrating complexities of old English. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the work of a cooper, and the products that such a tradesman made. The narrative and text, though complex, are vivid, well-constructed and very readable.

Overall, “My Father’s Kingdom” is solid, enjoyable historical fiction. It is a relatively short book, so it provides for a smooth, easy read. I heartily recommend it to all who enjoy works of period fiction.
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Derek's mama
4.0 out of 5 stars Seemingly balanced account of the years leading up to King Phillip's War
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
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I have found historical fiction to be the best way of helping me learn about different time periods, and I chose this book specifically to immerse myself more in the world of the early colonies. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by George's approach. While he had very little positive to say about the leaders of Plimoth, I appreciated that he did not use a broad brush to paint all the English as evil. I felt like he was almost equally fair, though maybe a bit more heavily sympathatic to the Wampanoags, showing the very real injustices that pushed Metacomet toward war against the English. I felt like there could have been a bit more exploration of the colonists perspective, though I am not familiar with what primary sources from this period exist, and I would rather have what feels incomplete than something made up, so perhaps George has done us a favor by not going more in depth on where the English were coming from in the matter. I look forward to reading the sequel and recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about the early colonies and the relations between the English and the Native Americans in the 17th century.
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