About This Site

Welcome to Jack Coffey’s World — a living archive of an 18th-century life, rebuilt piece by piece.

This site exists to give readers a window into the world that surrounds Jack Coffey, the central figure in a series of historical novels currently in development. Jack’s story begins with the humblest of origins in Barbados and follows him across the Atlantic into the turbulence, opportunity, and danger of the 18th century. From stowaway to seaman, from Georgia’s frontier to the shadowed edges of empire, he becomes a witness — and sometimes a catalyst — to some of the defining events of his age.

But this isn’t just a place to meet Jack. It’s a home for the world he inhabits.

Here, you’ll find...

• Background on the history that shapes Jack’s life

The real people, ships, wars, and political intrigues that form the scaffolding of the novels — from General James Oglethorpe’s extraordinary career and life, the founding and failing of new independent countries, the complex interplay of great powers on the global stage.

• Deep dives into characters, settings, and themes

How Jack learns to see the world, who shapes him, and why his story matters. These essays and notes offer richer context without spoiling the novels themselves.

• Research notes and discoveries

The project is grounded in primary sources, archival materials, and careful historical reconstruction. When a new insight surfaces, it finds its way here.

• Updates on the writing journey

As the manuscripts evolve, this site will document the process — the breakthroughs, the challenges, and the unexpected turns that come with building a multi-book historical series.

Why create this space?
Because Jack Coffey’s world is bigger than any single novel. It stretches from Barbados to London, from Savannah to the battlefields of Europe, from covert missions to quiet moments of self-discovery. A story this wide deserves a home where readers can explore, wander, and return as often as they like.

Whether you’re here out of curiosity, historical interest, or because Jack’s journey has caught your imagination — thank you for visiting. There’s much more to come.

Step inside. The 18th century awaits.