An alternative history, action-adventure. The Confederate States of America, faced with almost certain defeat, embarks on a dangerous and deadly course of action in order to survive. The Phoenix Gambit is a riveting tale of diplomatic intrigue, political assassination, and complex military maneuvers. An international cast of historical figures interact on a continent spanning stage as desperate combat rages. The final battle for the survival of the new confederacy is fought between armies commanded by the legendary generals Robert E. Lee and George Armstrong Custer.