I was confused by the reference to General... â€� Stephen Puleo Q&A

Tom asked Stephen Puleo:

I was confused by the reference to General Burgoyne, known to Americans as the loser in Saratoga but referred to in "Mercy" as competent. Am I correct that Burgoyne of the Irish Soup Kitchens was indeed the illegitimate son of the Saratoga Burgoyne?

Stephen Puleo Hi Tom - yes, the Burgoyne in "Voyage of Mercy" is "Saratoga Burgoyne's" son. After the elder Burgoyne's wife died (in 1776 ironically), he had four children with his mistress. The younger Burgoyne was raised by relatives since his father died when he was a boy. Thanks for your question and your support. Hope you enjoyed Voyage!

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