George Washington's Secret Six

The Spy Ring That Saved America

De: Brian Kilmeade, Don Yaeger

Narrado por: Brian Kilmeade

From the cohost of Fox & Friends, the true story of the anonymous spies who helped win the Revolutionary War

Among the pantheon of heroes of the American Revolution, six names are missing. First and foremost, Robert Townsend, an unassuming and respected businessman from Long Island, who spearheaded the spy ring that covertly brought down the British . . . before they, or anyone else, could discover their names.

Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger finally give Townsend and his fellow spies their proper due, telling the fascinating story of how they passed information to George Washington that turned the tide of the war. Using a network of citizen operatives that included a longshoreman, bartender, newspaper editor, housewife, tailor, and femme fatale, and employing a series of complex codes, the so-called Culper Spy Ring used sophisticated tactics to subvert the British.

Based on previously unpublished research, George Washington’s Secret Six is a gripping history of these amazing, anonymous Patriots who risked their lives for our freedom.

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“James Bond is a rank amateur compared to the heroic efforts of the Culper Ring. Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger’s work demonstrates why the story of the secret six should be anything but a secret in American history.”

—HARVEY MACKAY, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

“A rollicking read by Kilmeade and Yaeger, acknowledging a long overdue debt to six American heroes.”
—KARL ROVE

“We would not have won the Revolution and secured our freedom, were it not for the leadership of George Washington and the courage of the spies he set in motion. George Washington’s Secret Six is a gripping and informative read.”

—CONGRESSMAN PETE KING, chairman of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee, House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security

“It would have been an honor to have served with Robert Townsend and the rest of the Culper spies in any of the deep-cover

intelligence operations I spearheaded over twenty-seven years.”

—WAYNE SIMMONS, coauthor of The Natanz Directive; CIA–Outside Paramilitary Special Operations

“Freedom is not free, never has been, and never will be. Kilmeade and Yaeger have done a wonderful job in reminding us all of the cost. Great read.”

—GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS (U.S. Army, ret.)

“A historical gem. I loved it.”
—DONALD TRUMP

Turn: Washington”s Spies

Watch the four season show Turn. first. Then Read this book.Yo enjoyed the drama of the show but appreciate the more accurate story of the book. Both are fascinating.

Good…..and Not So Good

Where does George Washington's Secret Six rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The story itself was very interesting and I enjoyed that element a great deal. However, the overall listening experience was marred by the narration which, for me, was too fast. Additionally, I felt that sometimes the words were distorted due to the author trying to read too fast .I was also troubled by the narrator's hesitations at somewhat strange places in the flow of the reading. I had to do a lot of backing up and "relistening."

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I am always inspired when I read stories of great courage. As for being moved…I would share that I was moved (in a very negative way) by the details of Benjamin Franklin's treachery.

Awesome book!

What did you love best about George Washington's Secret Six?

The history that was never taught to us in school.

What was one of the most memorable moments of George Washington's Secret Six?

The fact that these individuals risked all with no credit. Even after we became the United States of America, they were not acknowledged for their invisible importance in winning & in some cases looked down upon because of the visible rolls they had played.

Which character – as performed by uncredited – was your favorite?

ALL of the Secret Six.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Untaught History of becoming the United States of America!

Any additional comments?

GREAT BOOK!!! Thank YOU!

Great story. Bad reading

I like Brian Kilmeade but he really should have hired someone with the chops to do the book justice. The book and story are awesome.

What you don't know can hurt you.

Would you listen to George Washington's Secret Six again? Why?

Who knew there was such espionage in the revolutionary war. Washington was a genius. Amazing true story.

Any additional comments?

Know your history.