Howe Dynasty: The Untold Story of a Military Family and the Women Behind Britain's Wars for America

In December 1774, Benjamin Franklin met Caroline Howe, the sister of British Admiral Richard and General William Howe, in a London drawing room for "half a dozen Games of Chess." Julie Flavell's investigation of Caroline Howe's letters provides a compelling reinterpretation of England's famous family across four wars, focusing on their enigmatic roles in the American Revolution. The Howe Dynasty interweaves action-packed stories of North American military campaigns with parlour-room intrigues, creating a riveting narrative that brings alive the influence of these extraordinary women in both peacetime and war.

Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 20 August 2021
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

In December 1774, Benjamin Franklin encountered Caroline Howe, the sister of British Admiral Richard and General William Howe, in a London drawing room for a series of chess games. As Julie Flavell reveals, these games held a matter of utmost diplomatic urgency, a final attempt to prevent the outbreak of war.

Recognizing the challenge of penetrating the Howe family, Flavell delved into the overlooked letters of Caroline Howe, shedding light on their enigmatic roles during the American Revolution. Through these revelatory documents, Flavell offers a compelling reinterpretation of the famous Howe family across four wars, focusing on their enigmatic contributions to the American cause.

The Howe Dynasty weaves a captivating narrative that intertwines action-packed stories of North American military campaigns, such as the Battles of Bunker Hill and Long Island, with the intrigues within the English parlour. This rich tapestry of history brings to life the profound influence of these extraordinary women, both in times of peace and war.

Weight: 848g
Dimension: 166 x 242 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781631490613