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A period novel<\/a> that is a number one bestseller<\/a> has been dubbed “a must-read<\/a>“. Penguin Random House highlighted the book<\/a> in its list of “The Must-Read Books of 2025 (So Far)<\/a>“, collected by its editors. The novel in question is The Fate of the Day by Rick Atkinson. It is the second part in a trilogy of books about the landmark American Revolution.<\/p>\n The book’s synopsis reads: “The first twenty-one months of the American Revolution–which began at Lexington and ended at Princeton–was the story of a ragged group of militiamen and soldiers fighting to forge a new nation. By the winter of 1777, the exhausted Continental Army could claim only that it had escaped annihilation by the world’s most formidable fighting force.<\/p>\n “Two years into the war, George III is as determined as ever to bring his rebellious colonies to heel. But the king’s task is now far more complicated: fighting a determined enemy on the other side of the Atlantic has become ruinously expensive, and spies tell him that the French and Spanish are threatening to join forces with the Americans.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Readers have praised the book written by\u00a0the Pulitzer Prize-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of\u00a0The British Are Coming<\/em>, which is about George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat.<\/p>\n The Fate of the Day has received an impressive 4.68 rating on Goodreads.<\/p>\n One reviewer said: “Volume Two is just as exceptional as Volume One of his Revolution Trilogy. Please go read in the warm confidence that there is no letdown.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Another added: “I always enjoy Rick Atkinson\u2019s approach to history. It is compelling, flows well, and is a welcome addition to the compendium of historical literature about this period. If you are looking for history that is informative, educational, and entertaining, you can\u2019t go wrong here. I recommend starting with the first book,\u00a0The British are Coming.<\/em>\u00a0Both books are exceptional.”<\/p>\n “Very much looking forward to the third book,” said a third.<\/p>\n The Fate of the Day is available at bookshops, such as WHSmith and Watersones and online.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n