Intense, insightful, and unputdownable…
In the chaos of revolution, two roosters dare to challenge an empire of eagles in Bush’s fifth installment of the General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms series. It’s 1793. France is in turmoil. Two roosters, Cookie and Doodie, lead farm animals and peasants against the ruthless eagle Bony and the Parisian forces. In the Vendée’s unforgiving terrain, their guerrilla war, driven by liberté, égalité, fraternité, sees early victories but falters under relentless retaliation. Can they reclaim their way of life, or will their resistance be crushed?
Bush’s evocative prose captures both the pastoral beauty of the Vendée and the chaos of battle, immersing readers in a rebellion fueled by desperation and camaraderie. Through his animal characters, he skillfully explores the timeless struggle between liberty and oppression. Enriched by historical context, footnotes, and appendices, the narrative grounds its allegory in historical truths, offering profound insights into the ideological shifts of the era. Bush’s prose oscillates between humor and gravity, reflecting the stakes of the rebellion while celebrating the indomitable spirit of the oppressed. Thoroughly engaging and provocative, the novel leaves readers with a thought-provoking reflection on the cyclical nature of power and resistance.
Pub date November 26, 2024
ISBN 979-8301304224
Price $6.50 (USD) Paperback, $2.99 Kindle edition, $0.00 Kindle Unlimited
