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With the approach of our country’s 250th Anniversary arrives “The Valet’s Witness” ; the first book by Rohn Hein. This is of particular interest on a number of levels. This is an historical novel taking place at the time when representatives from the 13 colonies were just gathering to embark on what became our Declaration of Independence. The novel commences with the introduction of Edward Rutledge, a South Carolina grandee and his manservant Pompey. What follows is a well researched narrative of the Rutledge family’s travels to and involvement in what becomes the Continental Congress, as told through the voice of Pompey the valet. What makes this book of particular interest is Mr Hein’s documentation of what we seldom think of or are even aware of when the hoopla surrounding this national holiday is going on. And that is centered on that memorable phrase : “All Men Are Created Equal”. The divisiveness and contention that occurred surrounding this short phrase when the Declaration was being contrived and its impact on the already sectarian nature of the numerous attendees at the convention, as articulated and witnessed by the modest but insightful observations of Pompey and his fellows echo down through the years. The impact of this short phrase with all its implications has been the driving force in all of the history of our great country, and to this very day it remains the measure by which we will as a country be judged.

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