As a young Connecticut minister raised in the South, Benjamin LaBarre is upright in bearing and driven by purpose but burdened by circumstances of his mixed race. In New York City, his crusading magazines bring readers of this historical novel face to face with the most important contemporary figures defining American values, opposing sectionalists like Rufus Cameron, and turning ruthless industrialists to philanthropy. Yet despite his public achievements, Ben faces terrible personal loss and sacrifices that spill onto a new generation

United by Covenant: Ben's America (An American Saga)

Literature & Fiction

Fitchen, Richard

Genre Fiction

eFrog Press

Richard Fitchen’s “An American Saga,” is a five-part series planned to travel through American history across several generations of two families: the progressive, mixed-race LaBarres and the Camerons, a ruthless clan sworn to oppose and thwart the LaBarres at every turn—including murder. In Republic in Triumph, indomitable and courageous attorney Jessie LaBarre guides American business and government to cooperative greatness as an advisor to presidents. She spurs the growth of civil liberties, labor relations, women’s rights, and collective security; and she paves the way for a revolutionary culture of automobiles and airplanes. Readers of this historical novel meet leading men and women of the tumultuous decades from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyndon Johnson. Subversive and racist Cameron men plot to destroy Jessie and her family. She wins convictions against some, but a ruthless new generation of enemies extract a terrible price.

Republic in Triumph: Jessie's America (An American Saga)

Britain still rules America when Joseph LaBarre’s parents and siblings are brutally massacred in Acadian Maine and Joseph is abducted into the Royal Navy. Starting anew in Philadelphia, he takes back a large schooner stolen from his family by the murderous Angus Cameron. Joseph arms the schooner with cannons and French admirals teach him how to attack Britain’s powerful warships. When Joseph’s trading business is threatened by London, he convinces patriot leaders including George Washington that unfettered trade is necessary to achieve liberty. Meanwhile, Cameron plots to destroy Joseph and strives to cripple the fledgling United States.

Staircase to Liberty: Joseph's America (An American Saga)

Louisiana is America’s booming frontier when Louie LaBarre makes New Orleans his base for steamboat river trade, a new bank, and grand sugar plantations. Domineering King Cameron launches military, political and legal attacks against Louie. Their rivalry is intense, but only one titan will control the rich cotton trade and decide the fate of slavery. Louie’s passion for a beautiful colored Creole and his daring intrigues in Cuba lead to trouble, and Cameron’s cronies move in for the kill.

Justice on Trial: Louie's America (An American Saga)

Hounded by an insane serial killer and deserted by partners she trusted, Bibi LaBarre perseveres as an angel investor supporting tech entrepreneurs. Her fabulous success in business leads to philanthropy. She promotes nonprofits and NGOs as a third sector improving the relationship between private enterprise and government. In her personal life, she must overcome tragedies and self-doubts before she discovers joy. Cameron survivors protecting themselves eliminate one problem for her, but her faith in education is drastically threatened when the next-gen Cameron plots to subvert humanity.

Proof of Concept: Bibi's America (An American Saga)