Pursuit of Happiness

ISBN: 1439262446

Author: Greene, Sheldon

Condition: New

In Sheldon Greene's Pursuit of Happiness, readers are taken on a ride through history and passion, adventure and surprising twists. The American Revolution is in its early stages, with the future of the army hanging by a thread. Joshua Rutledge, a Quaker and a member of the Rebellion's first spy organization, the Committee of Correspondence, is sent to the Caribbean to retrieve a desperately needed French arms shipment. When Rutledge meets Amelia Sayre, wife of a slave owner known for his brutality, the story races into new and gritty territory. From slave rebellion to Jewish life in the Caribbean, from French aid to the Revolution, to the formation of the U.S. Marines, Greene weaves a fascinating and fast-paced novel that delivers a powerful finale. Extended Description The American Revolution is near collapse and General George Washington is preparing for a surprise Christmas Eve attack on the Hessian forces at Trenton. Desperately in need of weapons, he turns to young Philadelphia Quaker and artist, Joshua Rutledge. After reporting on the Hessian defenses of Trenton, Rutledge sails to the Caribbean, to locate a shipment of French arms and persuade a Jewish ship owner to transport them back to America through the British blockade. He falls in love with Amelia Sayre, the unconventional wife of a pitiless slave owner. In this fast paced, rich story full of compelling, well drawn characters and vivid description, Greene weaves fiction and history into a spellbinding novel that never disappoints. Whether you are a history buff or a lover of a good thriller, this novel never falters. From Jewish life in the Caribbean to the birth of the Marine Corps, from slave rebellion to Benedict Arnold's seducer, the author delivers a gripping story about hardship and love, oppression and freedom.