Summary of Love and War

Love and War is a novel by John Jakes that follows the story of the Hazard family, a family of Pennsylvania Quakers, during the American Revolution. It follows the Hazard family through the struggles of the war, as they struggle to find a way to reconcile their pacifist faith with the realities of a country in conflict. The book focuses on the relationships between the Hazard family members, their allies, and the British forces, as well as the personal battles each character faces as they attempt to bridge the gap between peace and violence. The story offers a unique perspective of how an individual family copes with the sweeping changes brought about by a global conflict.