Hyacinthe, the undaunted Native American : from freedom to slavery

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Step into the world of 18th century America, where the age of Enlightenment clashes with the French and Indian war, the fight for independence against the British Crown, and at the beginning of the 19th century, the unknown Barbary wars rage on.

Hyacinthe, a young Shawnee warrior, son of a French officer, finds himself caught in the midst of this tumultuous period.

Through a series of unexpected events, Hyacinthe is adopted into the select society of Philadelphia, where he falls in love with the sister of the intriguing wife of General Benedict Arnold. A cursed love ! But as Enlightenment ideals begin to take hold, Hyacinthe becomes a Patriot. Follow Hyacinthe's epic journey as he confronts racism, injustice, and slavery in Islamic countries, over the course of more than half a century. From the Ohio Valley and Allegheny Mountains to the shores of Tripoli in Libya, this sweeping adventure is sure to captivate and inspire.