Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Seekers by John Jakes

The Seekers (Kent Family Chronicles) - This novel starts in 1794 with Abraham Kent at odds with his father, Philip, and in love with his step sister, Elizabeth.  After they marry, Abraham and Elizabeth head west.  After Elizabeth dies, Abraham and his son, Jared, return to Boston.  Jared takes a position on a ship.  While on the ship his encounters with the captain fosters enmity between the two.  After Jared's  service, the captain takes over the Kent's family business and Jared believes he kills a man trying to protect his heritage.  Running away with his cousin Amanda, the two cousins are separated in the west when Amanda is kidnapped.

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