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The Americans

The Kent Family Chronicles, Book 8

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The Americans

By: John Jakes
Narrated by: Marc Vietor
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The definitive volume in Jakes’s best-selling series finds the Kent family reaching to finally embrace its legacy - and its futureIn the final installment of the Kent Family Chronicles, the remaining Kents seek to fulfill Philip Kent’s original American dream.

As Gideon Kent’s health deteriorates, he fears for the future of his family. Their dynasty, now in ruins, stands as a tarnished symbol of all the Kents have lost in the unstable years of war and expansion. It falls to young Will to bring the family together - a task of epic scope. Only expert storyteller John Jakes could craft such a gripping finale to this beloved family saga, bringing the Kents’ drama - and the nineteenth century in America - to its riveting conclusion.

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Engaging Historical Fiction • Compelling Family Saga • Excellent Narration • Masterful Storytelling • Consistent Voice

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I don't know what I'll do without the Kent family to keep me company! All I can wonder is what happened after 1891? ☺️ What a fabulous story woven through the years. Just wonderful!

Wow! The end of book #8.

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I throughly enjoyed all of these books back in the 70’s when they were first written, even naming my son after Jared. I enjoyed them even more in the audible format. The reader was excellent and consistent. I was sorry to have them end.

History lessons

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I love the mix of a great story along with contemporaneous history. Very enjoyable performance as well.

Great storytelling!

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Years ago I read the complete series of the Kent Family Chronicles. Recently I decided to listen to the audiobook series and I have to say that I didn’t want it to end. John Jakes is a master story teller and Mark Vietor is a Master Performer of the level that he magically takes you to the time and place of every event that takes place in this series. I only wish there was more.

Still The Best

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What a wonderful experience to hear the words of John Jakes come to life all over again, as I had read them oh so many years ago at the time of their original release.

John Jakes’ bicentennial series will be forever in my heart as some of the best books I have ever read. This statement has more meaning when you know that I was never much of a reader growing up. In part, I owe my love of reading to John Jakes as well, as he introduced me to a family I could connect with...true patriots of this land we call America.

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