The Cumberland Six Prevailing Ignorance in the General's House |
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Author:
| Bess, Alvin |
ISBN: | 978-1-4904-9976-5 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $15.00 |
Book Description:
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"The Cumberland Six," blood-and-guts bound by a singular aim, are composed of a manager; director; deputy manager; attorney; assistant attorney; and, executive director. Executive Director of Planning and Retired Four-Star Army General Henry Rosenthal intended to railroad Mr. Bernard Ashton. Rosenthal had done this before. All black soldiers under Rosenthal's command so were convicted with undue haste and by means of false charges: insufficient evidence. But Henry underestimated...
More Description"The Cumberland Six," blood-and-guts bound by a singular aim, are composed of a manager; director; deputy manager; attorney; assistant attorney; and, executive director. Executive Director of Planning and Retired Four-Star Army General Henry Rosenthal intended to railroad Mr. Bernard Ashton. Rosenthal had done this before. All black soldiers under Rosenthal's command so were convicted with undue haste and by means of false charges: insufficient evidence. But Henry underestimated Bernard. To conceal his own secret and bury his incompetence, Rosenthal gathered five other key players who would become "The Cumberland Six." Together "The Cumberland Six" rushed to achieve Henry's objective. Together "The Cumberland Six" jeopardized their careers only to conceal Henry's secret: his lie. Bernard Ashton held "three smoking guns."This is a fictional play inspired by actual events and based on actual transcripts.Four Acts. 336 pages. Large print. Military; Deceit, Sex; Crime; Drama; and, Law.All rights reserved. (c)2013