Gideons Revolution, Brian Carso
Gideons Revolution, Brian Carso
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Gideon's Revolution
A Novel

Author: Brian Carso

Narrator: Brian Carso

Unabridged: 9 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/06/2024


Synopsis

It's 1780, days after Benedict Arnold flees to the British when his treasonous plot to surrender the American fort at West Point is discovered and Gideon's Revolution is about to begin. General George Washington orders a secret mission for two Continental Army soldiers to go behind enemy lines, abduct Arnold, and return him to his countrymen to be tried and hanged.

Washington selects one of the soldiers, Gideon Wheatley, for the mission because Arnold would trust him. Wheatley fought under Arnold's command at Saratoga and tended to the gravely wounded general for several months at Albany's military hospital. After feigning desertion to the British Army to join Arnold's corps of loyalists, Wheatley and his comrade John Champe seek out Washington's spies in New York and develop a plan to seize the traitor. But when the abduction is foiled, the soldiers are trapped by their own deceit and forced to fight alongside Arnold's raiding army, as if they were traitors themselves.

Years after the war, pressed by memories that haunt him and seeking redemption, Wheatley must decide whether he alone can exact revenge on his former friend and commander, a decision that sends him across the Atlantic to London, to find and confront Arnold.

About Brian Carso

Brian Carso, a lawyer and historian, has studied the American Revolution and the life of Benedict Arnold for more than two decades. Gideon's Revolution is his first novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robert

Sweeping epic that spans continents and decades, capturing the essence of a nation at war and a man torn between duty and conscience. As Gideon Wheatley embarks on a perilous mission to bring Benedict Arnold to justice, he confronts not only the treachery of his former commander but also the demons......more

Goodreads review by Brook

Picture this: it's 1780, the American Revolution is in full swing, and Benedict Arnold pulls off the ultimate betrayal by trying to hand over West Point to the Brits. But fear not, because General George Washington ain't having none of it. He cooks up this secret mission to nab Arnold and bring him......more

Goodreads review by Henry

This story really pulls you in and makes you feel like you're right there in the midst of the Revolutionary action. It's told from the perspective of a secret agent, giving you a fascinating look into the world of espionage as he tries to track down a traitor. The author does a great job of bringing......more

Goodreads review by William

I absolutely loved this story! It's like stepping into a captivating world where a spy from the American Revolution takes center stage, tasked with bringing Benedict Arnold to justice. Carso, the main character, is not just any spy; he's a historian and professor, which adds a unique layer to the st......more

Goodreads review by Elva

This meticulously crafted novel transports you to the tumultuous days of 1780, right after Benedict Arnold's treason. The character of Gideon Wheatley is so well-developed, and the intricate plot keeps you hooked from start to finish. What truly sets this book apart is its exploration of the moral d......more