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The Republic of Virtue (The Tarkingtons Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jefferson Flanders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Revolutionary France, 1793. When Calvin Tarkington, a young Boston merchant-trader, arrives in Paris on July 4th, he finds a city in turmoil, riven by quarrels between revolutionary factions and threatened by advancing Coalition armies. Calvin’s brother Alexander, the family firm’s representative in France, has disappeared, suspected by a powerful Jacobin official of spying for the British.

As Calvin seeks to clear his brother’s name, his quest for the truth takes him from elegant townhouses to squalid gambling dens to the secret chambers of the Masonic Lodge of the Seven Sisters. Drawn into a shadowy world of intrigue and betrayal, Calvin becomes the hunted as France lurches toward the Reign of Terror.

Rich in historical detail and suspense, The Republic of Virtue tells a compelling story of love, courage, and loyalty set in a dangerous place at a dangerous time—the darkest days of the French Revolution.
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    The Tarkingtons
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    December 12, 2014
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"A well-crafted page-turner for history buffs, Francophiles, and casual fiction fans alike." - Kirkus Reviews
"Historical suspense fans should get in on the ground floor of this riveting and spectacularly researched new series..." - BestThrillers.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PBLA1PW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Munroe Hill Press (December 12, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2184 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Jefferson Flanders

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Jefferson Flanders has been a sportswriter, columnist, editor, and publishing executive. He is the author of the critically-acclaimed First Trumpet trilogy (Herald Square, The North Building and The Hill of Three Borders) and of two short story collections.

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Corey Duke
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and gripping
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
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I enjoyed this one and didn't like to stop reading. It kept me wanting more. The bits of history in this make me want to read more about the period. I think such effects of one book to cause you to want other books whether from that same author or not is really special and important.
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Joan M. Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating, historical intrigue
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2015
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Having read The First Trumpet series by this author, I was excited to read his latest novel, The Republic of Virtue. I love a novel that captivates my interest in the first chapter and this book succeeded in doing that brilliantly. I was intrigued and wanted to read more and found I did not want to stop reading, even when it was very late at night, and I couldn't wait to continue reading it. I very much enjoy books where I feel a part of the story, where I can identify with the characters, whether I feel empathy towards them, or a kinship, I want to place myself in the midst of the unfolding story. When I can do that, I do not want the book to end. The Republic of Virtue was that book for me. I was disappointed when it ended and I cannot wait for Book 2 in The Tarkingtons. I will add that the writing is excellent. I thought Mr. Flanders' writing was very good in The First Trumpet series, but I found his writing to have achieved a higher level of excellence in the first book of The Tarkingtons. It is an engaging mystery, with a rich historical backdrop (something this History major appreciates).
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3.0 out of 5 stars A brother’s love
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2022
Calvin leaves the United States to go to France to see his brother, Alexander, and smooth out their work dealings. Upon arrival, Calvin cannot find his brother and begins a quest to find him. Instead, he meets scoundrels, goons, the law, and a beautiful and intelligent woman. Will he meet his brother before the law catches him?

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Audrey
4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD READ
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
VERY APPROPO AT THIS TIME AS IT IS ABOUT THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. MANY COMPARISONS TO THE US AT THIS TIME. CONFUSING BECAUSE OF THE MANY CHARACTERS YOU NEED TO GET TO KNOW AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BOOK. YOU NEED TO KEEP TRACK OF. WHO IS ON WHICH SIDE AND HOW IT ALL RELATES TO BRITAIN AND US.
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Teacher-1952
4.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary Paris, murder and forbidden love!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2015
The Republic of Virtue is a captivating tale of mystery and love at the time of the French Revolution. The story unfolds as the hero, a young Boston merchant, finds his way among the American community in Paris trying to solve the mystery of the disappearance of his brother. The author portrays a fascinating combination of historical and fictional characters including Thomas Paine, Mary Wollstonecraft and a strong minded Jewish heroine as the love interest. Couldn't put it down! Waiting to read the sequel!
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Harry Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Fact And Fiction Woven Into A Fine Tapestry.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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Having thoroughly enjoyed Flanders' trilogy on the Cold War, I eagerly looked forward to this historical novel set in revolutionary France. I was not disappointed. Flanders writes confidently, draws his characters finely and crafts a tale easily weaving fact and fiction into a rich tapestry. His sources are excellent. As a pseudo student of the French Revolution, I felt that I knew the historical characters well and had no difficulty in believing that Calvin Tarkington and his friends were real as well. The descriptions of the real participants e.g., Robespiere, Danton, Marat, were true to history and faithful to other books which described them. Having read Hillary Mantell's 'A Place of Greater Safety' I felt I knew these historical figures better than the average reader. Flanders' descriptions of these men matched quite well the Mantell telling. (I heartily recommend her book for those who wish to delve deeper into what drove these men to their deeds.) Flanders has the knack of drawing the reader into the story and the characters. I look forward to the second book in the Tarkington saga.
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Lady Max
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable Historical Fiction
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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It's such a pleasure to read a book that weaves together the intrigues of history with compelling fiction.
The Republic of Virtue is a great story with a strong, highly readable pace that kept me delving into the book
when I should have been doing other things!

Calvin Tarkington is a fantastic central character to travel with and it's exciting to look forward to the other books
that are coming in the series.

For a comparable author, I think of Joyce Carole Oates and her prolific and extraordinary ability to make history come alive and resonate beyond the page.
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Leah Maudie
3.0 out of 5 stars Didnt strike my fancy.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015
I received this for free in return for an unbiased review. As an avid reader and history major I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately it never grabbed my attention. I kept waiting for that moment that catches you when you cant bear to put the book down. The main character Calvin found multitude of strangers willing to help him in midst of the uncertain times of the French Revolution. The author repeatedly spoke of the dangers of being betrayed by anyone during this time, yet Calvin kept finding people willing to help him. I also never got a feeling for the city itself - the dangers and hardships of life during the Revolution. Overall the book was flat to me.
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