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The Year of the Hangman is an alternate history novel set in 1777, exploring what might have happened if the Americans had lost the Revolutionary War. It follows Creighton Brown, a wayward son of a London gentleman, who is kidnapped and sent to live with his uncle in America. Captured by Patriots, he meets historical figures like Ben Franklin, navigates his shifting allegiances, and ultimately participates in espionage and rescue missions.