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Heaven and Hell: Part Three of the Epic "North and South" Trilogy (The North and South Trilogy Book 3) by [John Jakes]

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Book 3 of 3: The North and South Trilogy

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The searing conclusion to the North and South Trilogy brings the battle between the Mains and Hazards—and Confederate and Union armies—to a brilliantly satisfying end
The last days of the Civil War bring no peace for the Main and Hazard families. As the Mains’ South smolders in the ruins of defeat, the Hazards’ North pushes blindly for relentless industrial progress. Both the nation and the families’ long-standing bond hover on the brink of destruction. In the series’ epic conclusion, Jakes expertly blends personal conflict with historical events, crafting a haunting page-turner about America’s constant change and unyielding hope. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.

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Open Road Media
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July 10, 2012
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“Wonderful . . . you’re going to love Heaven and Hell.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Remarkably vivid.” —Los Angeles Times

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"Wonderful . . . you’re going to love Heaven and Hell." —San Francisco Chronicle

"Remarkably vivid." —Los Angeles Times

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008E6J27Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (July 10, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5110 KB
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Best Sellers Rank: #174,066 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,153 in Military Historical Fiction
- #1,814 in War Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #2,284 in U.S. Historical Fiction

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John Jakes (b. 1932), the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy. Jakes’s commitment to historical accuracy and evocative storytelling earned him the title of “the godfather of historical novelists” from the Los Angeles Times and led to a streak of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers. Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida.
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Sherry Baby

A step back in time

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021

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As a fan of all historical fiction, the attention to detail of the era is of utmost importance for bringing the reader into the story, then the personality and sympathies for or against the characters, and finally the overriding themes. All were successfully accomplished in this trilogy.
I was transported into a time in my country's history that I had known of and studied, but hadn't "lived" as now I feel I have.
This is a story of the antebellum era through the reconstruction, as it was lived by three generations of two great families, one from the North, and the other from the South. It begins and ends showing how we are all so affected by those ancestors who came before us, and how we will have influence over the future of our own generations to come.
Many nights after the days reading, I spent sorting through the story line of the characters and how our country's history was evidenced through them.
There were many sections which made me cringe, some that made we want to cry, and some that comforted, but always had me thinking.
It was a highly satisfying read for anyone who likes to find depth on many levels. I highly recommend.

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Pepo

Great history but long and at times depressing

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021

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The great: Great historical novel with correct facts woven into a nice story with rich and complex characters you grow attached to.
The mixed: Some far fetched plot twists, a very repeatable plot structure where everything goes wrong in the middle and is redeemed at the end of each book.
The bad: How many vindictive characters can you have? Slavery, the civil war and reconstruction were bad enough without need for a significant portion of characters just focused on revenge most of the time - a useful literary device to add suspense, but I felt overused in this series.
In sum: Very solid piece of work well worth reading if you like history and can spare the time. For pure entertainement, other books may be better fit. Hats off to Jakes for this trilogy.

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baking nut

Great Ending to a Great Triology

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021

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Years ago, I saw The tv version of North and South. For that reason, I never bothered to read the books. What a mistake! The characters that Jakes brings to life makes you turn page after page. His historical background coverage fleshes out the hero’s and villains in a way that a TV movie simply can not. These books are long but a pleasure to read. Well worth the time.

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Ronny L.

I especially liked the issues dealing with "The West" and the Indian ...

Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015

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This was the last in the North and South Trilogy. I had read the preceding books and would give them all the same review. I was very impressed with the historical detail, its accuracy and how Jakes wove it into the fabric of his novels so skillfully. I found the characters complex and dynamic. There were some really big surprises as I read along. I felt the describable pain and complexity of the Civil War and its impact on every aspect of society and on the people who experienced it from every walk of life. I especially liked the issues dealing with "The West" and the Indian Wars. I have read a lot of non fiction dealing with the Civil War and the Plains Indians so I was amazed by the historical accuracy. All three novels were real page turners and I felt very sad to leave all of the characters whom I felt that I had really come to know so well by the end of Heaven and Hell.

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Christine Ross

Loved this Trilogy!

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021

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I started reading the Kent Family Chronicles at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. I couldn’t put the book down reading all eight and finished with this Trilogy. John Jakes is a master. Some of it was brutal and hard to read. He created these characters and wove them into the history of our country. I really enjoyed the read hard to move on to what is next after 72 weeks of reading these great novels.

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Jeanette Armstrong

Very good

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2013

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This is the final book in the civil war trilogy. John Jakes has done a very good job of enlightening the reader about the difficulties of reconstruction. Most of us know it was not a very pleasant time but few of us know a lot of detail. These historical novels follow two families, one from the north and one from the south. The author does an excellent job of weaving the families through the ordeal of reconstruction while educating us in the process. Do not attempt to short circuit by reading only the last book. Too much would be missed in not knowing the families involved. I've enjoyed all three books and hate to see the series end, but he's covered pre-war, war, and post-war. Anything else would be a new series.

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BBB Sanders

I enjoyed the final book to this trilogy

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015

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I enjoyed the final book to this trilogy. The character Charles was depicted with too much back and forth emotion though. He was either seeking revenge or he didn't care any more. I kept wanting him to get a life and settle down with his son which happened finally but it took too long. The plot for Ashton getting her revenge and backfiring was too farfetched. It was never expanded on as it could have been. Maybe Mr. Jakes was ready to finish this and rushed too much to tie up all the different plots.

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Sally Pickle-Simon

Good but not the best of the trilogy.

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014

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I liked it but it was my least favorite book in the trilogy. If you've read the first two, you have to read this one. If you haven't read the first two, don't read this. Jakes recaps a lot of stuff from the first two books but a reader unfamiliar with the story will have too many questions and be extremely I satisfied with answers given in this book. Also, when I actually read the book, I read it through and had no trouble staying into it. When I listened to the audiobook I kept falling asleep.

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Margaret B.

Brilliant -have read the entire triology and found it hard ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2017

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Brilliant -have read the entire triology and found it hard to put down. Very different to the tv series (although I loved that when it was on). Well worth reading

Patricia-Anne

Was sorry to finish it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2013

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Would reccomend this trilogy to everyone. Was sad to finish third book. Have now gone onto 'The Kent family' series again by John Jakes.

Brianc265

Trilogy completed

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2013

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An interesting ending but I thought it a bit rushed. Some loose ends still exist but generally a Good read and I enjoyed it. Such an interesting time and not that long ago.

evelyn thomson

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2014

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My husband enjoyed this

janet hillyer

Very readable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2013

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I just could not put the book down, and read the 3 books avidly. Superb. I will try other books by John Jakes.

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