THE MONMOUTH MANIFESTO

Canadian author James Arnett's historical fiction tells a little-known chapter of America's first civil war, the Revolutionary War. Simon Vance narrates with the gravitas of a history professor, highlighting the motivations and humanity of two Loyalist farmers, Richard Lippincott and James Moody. Lippincott, a Quaker, is trying to live a peaceful life amid the guerrilla warfare on both sides of the conflict. Moody, an Anglican activist who is full of confidence, defends his beliefs in a Loyalist regiment of the British Army. Washington and other Patriots are portrayed realistically, warts and all. Vance's sharing of the extensive bibliography and author's notes helps the listener separate the history from the fiction and encourages further research. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]