{"product_id":"patriot-colonel-eliott-secrest-9798218849993","title":"Patriot Colonel: The Life \u0026 Times of Francis Locke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Historical Novel of the American Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e through the eyes of Colonel Francis Locke, a forgotten hero whose courage helped shape the nation's destiny. Born in Northern Ireland in 1722 and raised on the frontier of \u003cstrong\u003ecolonial America\u003c\/strong\u003e, Locke's story spans from humble beginnings as a farmer to his rise as a respected patriot officer in the fight for independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs tensions rise between colonists and the British Crown, Locke leads daring raids and commands troops in pivotal battles of the \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Revolutionary War\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing firm against Loyalist forces and the British army. Through hardship and triumph, one thing remains constant-his steadfast love for his wife Anna and his devotion to family, freedom, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in \u003cstrong\u003eRevolutionary War\u003c\/strong\u003e history and inspired by true events, \u003cem\u003ePatriot Colonel: The Life \u0026amp; Times of Francis Locke\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life the untold saga of a man who embodied the American spirit long before the birth of the United States. From the fields of \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Carolina \u003c\/strong\u003eto the battlefronts of the South, this sweeping historical fiction novel captures the grit, honor, and sacrifice of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary patriot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of David McCullough's \u003cem\u003e1776\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeff Shaara's \u003cem\u003eRise to Rebellion\u003c\/em\u003e, and Joseph J. Ellis's \u003cem\u003eFounding Brothers\u003c\/em\u003e will be captivated by this authentic tale of courage and conviction during America's fight for freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliott Secrest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218849993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mill Bridge Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d","brand":"Eliott Secrest","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089480102143,"sku":"9798218849993","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ab279bb0-23b4-4965-9251-01ef26e61181.jpg?v=1769110522","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/patriot-colonel-eliott-secrest-9798218849993","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}