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The Watchman of the Ogeechee
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
Publisher Price: $12.99
Publisher: Richard M. Eunice
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the Debatable Land of 1740, the line between civilization and slaughter is as thin as the morning mist over the Ogeechee River.
As the British and Spanish empires clash for control of the American Southeast, a lone figure stands guard over a fragile young colony. Moses Nunes, the Watchman of the Ogeechee, is a man of two worlds-a seasoned scout and a defender who ranges where others fear to tread. Armed with a musket and guided by a steadfast faith, he is the first line of defense for a settlement carved out of the wild, moss-draped swamps of the Georgia frontier.
But the threats Moses faces aren't just from the Spanish muskets across the border. He must navigate the treacherous internal politics of a growing colony, the unforgiving nature of the Great Ogeechee swamp, and the heavy burden of a secret history that haunts his every step.
The Watchman of the Ogeechee is a gripping historical epic that explores the grit and sacrifice required to hold the line for a new nation's soul. It is a story of survival, duty, and the heroic defenders who stood at the very edge of the British Americas.
Key Themes & Elements- The Debatable Land: A vivid portrayal of the lawless, high-stakes borderlands between Georgia and Spanish Florida.
- The Frontier Fort: A look at the grueling daily life and constant vigilance of early 18th-century settlers.
- The Watchman's Duty: Moses Nunes' internal struggle to maintain his morality while performing the violent tasks necessary for survival.
- Untamed Nature: The Ogeechee River itself-a winding, dangerous character that can either provide sanctuary or lead to a watery grave.
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