"One of the most poignant untold stories in American history" - Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award bestselling historian. The novel has recently been optioned by prominent, multiple Emmy winning Producer-Director, Mark Stouffer, for a feature/mini-series on a major cable-television network. Billy Lee, an African-American slave was at George Washington's side for over 30 years. Although never a relationship between equals, it was an intimate and enduring connection. A superb horseman, brave soldier and literate aide, Billy stood next to Washington when he crossed the Delaware, galloped at Washington's side in battle--a slave, armed with a pistol, carbine and spyglass--served with him in frozen Valley Forge and through the difficult years to the final victory at Yorktown. He was responsible for Washington's public papers at Conventions and Congresses, but Billy remained a slave, always yearning to be freed, and his slavery cost him the love of his life, yet his loyalty to Washington was unwavering. Award-winning author Len Lamensdorf's latest novel, based on his acclaimed one-man play, is a unique and compelling "buddy" story, which delves into the quest for freedom, from the tyranny of England to the chains of slavery. Introduced by best-selling author, Joseph J. Ellis, "The Ballad of Billy Lee," deftly weaves the history of the American Revolution with the poignant story of one man's struggle for personal freedom against the background of powerful and seering events.

The Ballad of Billy Lee - George Washington's Favorite Slave

Len Lamensdorf

SeaScape Press, Ltd.

<p>He is tall, dark and handsome, an excellent marksman and skilled jet pilot,so what is he doing working for a beautiful Oscar-winning film actress as a gardener? He seems like so many other Mexicans and Central Americans, toiling anonymously in the yards and gardens of Californians. But there is a dramatic difference: Jose Diego-Rivera is actually a world-class scientist, hiding from a murderous drug cartel which plans to unleash a vicious chemical attack against the hated "Anglos," and restore the fabled "Aztlan Empire" in the southwestern United States. Not least amongst his enemies is a childhood "friend," now a powerful titan of industry. Jose is a member of a secret clique of distinguished scientists, working undercover to thwart this terrible conspiracy, but time is growing short and there are many unsuspected enemies. In this, his 8th published novel, Len Lamensdorf has once again deployed is remarkable knowledge of history, geography and current events tto create a spell- binding, suspense-laden thriller. Both Jose and his arch-enemy, Hector Palacios, are skillfully drawn, compelling characters, and their collision cannot have a fraternal ending. Len weaves much of his tale into settings into and around Santa Barbara, California, where he lived for decades. This sinister story is all the more intriguing, framed against the stunning beauty of its location: the threat of catastrophe in paradise. Lamensdorf does not concoct this menace out of thin air; rather, it seems all too possible in the light of recent, shocking disclosures,</p>

The Mexican Gardener

SeaScape Press

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The Ballad of Billy Lee - George Washington's Favorite Slave

The Mexican Gardener