Richard Hankins

The Peach War Richard Hankins

The Peach War occurred in 1655, but the Ellen Thomasrape/murder wasn't committed until 1945. So how doesTerry Marlin become involved in both?The stories intertwine through Terry Marlin because he is descended from the warriors who fought the war, and hisuncle is in prison, convicted of killing Ellen Thomas withan Army-issued bayonet. Terry's just a kid of sixteen when the pressure of familyferment explodes, and he is forced into the role of detective,trying to ferrett out the truth concerning his Uncle Joe. There has always been disagreement as to the incident that precipitatedThe Peach War. That mystery is solved when the diaryof Brec-chic, a member of the Lenni Lenape, is found. Intrigue is the result of these two interwoven plots.