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The Year of the Hangman (2002)

by Gary Blackwood

Other authors: Tristan Elwell (Cover artist)

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In 1777, having been kidnapped and taken forcibly from England to the American colonies, fifteen-year-old Creighton becomes part of developments in the political unrest there that may spell defeat for the patriots and change the course of history.
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A unique story that shows what could have happened if only a few things changed during the American Revolutionary War. The loss of a few key figures could have changed the entire course of history. Buckle up for a roller coaster experience with the main character as you go from hating him to feeling sympathetic at the end. ( )
  David_Fosco | May 29, 2022 |
Interesting take, but hard to grasp. ( )
  OutOfTheBestBooks | Sep 24, 2021 |
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In this adventurous, if somewhat unrealistic, novel, Blackwood (The Shakespeare Stealer) imagines what would have happened if the Americans lost the Revolutionary War. In 1777 (called the Year of the Hangman "because the three sevens in the date resembled the miniature gallows" and because of all the British traitors hanged), spoiled 15-year-old Creighton is taken from London by force, and sent to the Colonies to live with his uncle. But when Creighton accompanies his uncle, an unkind Englishman named Colonel Gower, to a new post in West Florida, their boat is seized by patriot privateers, led by the infamous Benedict Arnold. They bring the prisoners to the Spanish territory of New Orleans and imprison Gower, but take Creighton to live with Benjamin Franklin. Creighton agrees to spy for Gower, discovering that Franklin publishes a revolutionary paper, but his conscience begins to bother him. Not only are Franklin and his friends kind to Creighton but the lines between what is "good or bad, right or wrong" blur. A few characters seem stilted, such as Sophie, a hot-headed, French-speaking maid, and Peter, a warmhearted giant. But history buffs will recognize some clever dialogue ("It's a far more difficult thing to make up your own mind about what's right and act accordingly," Arnold tells Creighton) and the hero struggles with compelling questions, such as the meaning of honor and the value of war. Jail escapes, duels, code-breaking and more keep the story moving.
  MBacon | Nov 19, 2017 |
Alternative Revolutionary way story, not bad ( )
  brone | Aug 26, 2015 |
This book takes place during the Revolutionary War, however it describes what it would be like if the British won. It is an interesting read because it has a good mix of historical figures and fiction. There is some action in the book that keeps you turning pages!
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Elwell, TristanCover artistsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
Cheng, GloriaDesignersecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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At least once a week, Creighton Brown's mother predicted that he would come to a bad end.
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