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Explore the gripping tale of **The Murder of Willie Lincoln**, a historical fiction novel set in turbulent Washington City during the 1862 Civil War. This captivating narrative delves into the depths of political intrigue and personal tragedy faced by President Abraham Lincoln as he confronts the heart-wrenching loss of his beloved son, Willie. Written by the acclaimed author **Jennifer Chiaverini**, this trade paperback edition promises to immerse readers in a world where loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for truth intertwine. Readers will accompany John Hay, Lincoln's devoted aide, as he navigates the shadowy corridors of power, grappling with the sinister implications behind Willie’s untimely death. Was it simply typhoid fever, or is a more nefarious plot afoot? With **320 pages** of thrilling narrative, readers will uncover the chilling conspiracy that threatens not just Lincoln's family but the very fabric of the nation. The **2019 release** from **Tor Books** stands out in the genre of historical mysteries and will resonate with fans of both historical fiction and political thrillers. Your journey through this poignant story will leave you questioning the price of political power and the true nature of loss. **Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.** Discover the answers to chilling questions and experience a powerful narrative that captures an essential moment in American history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780765385857
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 320
Description:
Washington City, 1862: The United States lies in tatters, and the Civil War seems without end, despite Abraham Lincoln’s determination to keep his beloved country united. Lincoln’s soul is tested when tragedy strikes the White House: Willie, Lincoln’s eleven-year-old son, the shining light in the president’s life, dies—of typhoid fever, the doctors say.
Then a message arrives, suggesting that murder, not illness, caused Willie’s death. Lincoln asks John Hay, his trusted aide, to investigate. Hay, a boxer and a poet, is an adventurous, irreverent, skeptical, even cynical young man who is as close to Lincoln as a son.
The more Hay unearths, the more daunting his task seems. Suspicions of a secessionist conspiracy within the Executive Mansion itself. A threat to Lincoln’s surviving sons. An extortion attempt against the president’s hellcat of a wife. As the war rages on, John Hay chases the truth of Willie’s murder through the loftiest and lowest corners of Washington City. As he closes in, he discovers just how far Lincoln’s enemies will go to keep him silent.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780765385857
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 320
Description:
Washington City, 1862: The United States lies in tatters, and the Civil War seems without end, despite Abraham Lincoln’s determination to keep his beloved country united. Lincoln’s soul is tested when tragedy strikes the White House: Willie, Lincoln’s eleven-year-old son, the shining light in the president’s life, dies—of typhoid fever, the doctors say.
Then a message arrives, suggesting that murder, not illness, caused Willie’s death. Lincoln asks John Hay, his trusted aide, to investigate. Hay, a boxer and a poet, is an adventurous, irreverent, skeptical, even cynical young man who is as close to Lincoln as a son.
The more Hay unearths, the more daunting his task seems. Suspicions of a secessionist conspiracy within the Executive Mansion itself. A threat to Lincoln’s surviving sons. An extortion attempt against the president’s hellcat of a wife. As the war rages on, John Hay chases the truth of Willie’s murder through the loftiest and lowest corners of Washington City. As he closes in, he discovers just how far Lincoln’s enemies will go to keep him silent.