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The Emerald Storm
Harper In his previous adventures Ethan Gage searched for the Rosetta stone, uncovered Norse secrets in mid-America, hunted for the Mirror of Archimedes, and utilized Fulton's newfangled submarine to escape from imprisonment in Tripoli. How can this adventurer, who was mentored by Ben Franklin, top these exploits? When Gage tries to sell a precious stone in Paris, the government steps in to interrogate the American to find out how he came into possession of the emerald, which is believed to be part of a legendary, lost treasure trove. This starts a chain of events that takes Gage and his wife Astiza to the Caribbean in early the 1800s where the couple becomes involved in the first successful slave revolt in history as they search for the treasure of Montezuma. Both French and British agents, who want the wealth for their own governments are hot on his heels. This series is set in the aftermath of the American and the French Revolutions at a time when the Industrial Revolution was beginning to alter European society. William Dietrich has created a lively set of adventures for his action hero that takes him from North America to Europe and North Africa, but also allows Gage to rub elbows with such real personalities as Napoleon, Touissant L'Ouverture, Tecumseh, and Thomas Jefferson. "Each of these books combines thriller pacing and a dash of comedy with a careful depiction of life and politics in the time period," explains the author. "The volumes are carefully researched because Ethan's adventures are interwoven with actual history…The goal is twofold: to provide a panoramic portrait of a fantastic period in history, and to provide a cracking good read of suspense and revelation." William Dietrich has achieved his goal in both counts! If you enjoy thrillers with exotic settings, featuring an authentic, historical backdrop, this is a series you'll want to become familiar with. |
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2012 |
